However, diplomats said, this doesn't mean that the military would easily give Mr. Sharif a free hand to dramatically improve trade and political ties.

WSJ: Pakistan's Newly Elected Leader Seeks Better India Ties

However, they add, this doesn't mean that the military would easily give Mr. Sharif a free hand to dramatically improve trade and political ties.

WSJ: Pakistan's Newly Elected Leader Seeks Better India Ties

In other words, his fiery stump speeches look designed to get him elected safely enough to give him a free hand for peace talks.

ECONOMIST: Palestine's election