But any progress General Kayani achieves militarily could be undermined by continuing political turmoil in the country, according to Pakistani analysts.
And does this undermine the continuing progress literature has made in creating female protagonists that are defined by traits other than their sexuality?
But the decision angered many Republicans, including Representative Robert W. Goodlatte of Virginia, who said the releases were a political gambit by the Obama administration that undermined the continuing negotiations over comprehensive immigration reform and jeopardized public safety.
As other CBI members who back independence accused it of failing to canvass their views, STV said its status as a neutral public service broadcaster would be undermined by continuing its involvement with the CBI.
"Few look back on the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan as something to be proud of," says Young. "And the expenses scandal has undermined (and continues to shame) British politicians.
The generals have not been moved by ever-tighter economic restrictions and diplomatic pressure, which have been undermined by continuing trade from Myanmar's neighbors and have pushed the country into a closer embrace with its biggest trade partner, China.
Deayton's position was undermined by continuing revelations that he visited prostitutes, took cocaine and had sex with a mistress while his long-term partner, Lise Meyer, was pregnant with their child.
Dorothy Chunn notes a "blaming narrative" under the postfeminist moniker, where feminists are undermined for continuing to make demands for gender equality in a "postfeminist" society, where "gender equality has (already) been achieved".
However, the rivalry between al-Hajj Muhammad and Abd al-Raziq continued, undermining the Bureau's performance.
New border changes in the Balkans could continue, undermining Macedonia and Bosnia, as well.
