As Pakistan attempts what would be its first-ever transition from one civilian government to another, these Pakistanis are watching closely.

WSJ: In U.S., Pakistanis Eye Election Back Home

The senior administration official said Obama was expected to ask the war council meeting about cooperation the United States can expect from the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, civilian support the United States is willing to offer, and support the United States can expect from other countries.

CNN: Obama seeks revisions to Afghanistan plans, sources say

Civilian deaths from violence in Iraq fell sharply in May, according to Iraqi government figures.

BBC: US deaths in Iraq rise sharply in May