And how exactly would this change the way the Saudis and Pakistanis have already been operating? From the Washington Times, with thanks to chrisb:
The threat of Islamist extremists taking over Pakistan or Saudi Arabia is real and could “fundamentally change the balance of security in the world,” September 11 commission member John F. Lehman said yesterday.
How the United States treats the delicate balance of pro-American governments and radical Muslim forces in those two nations is critical to the success of U.S. strategy on terrorism, Mr. Lehman said during a meeting with reporters at The Washington Times.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia “are not our enemies,” he said. “If they are to fall into our enemies’ hands, it would fundamentally change the balance and have enormous impact on our economy.”