The government's shaky financial situation means it will likely have to seek another unpopular bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

NPR: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Declares Victory

That means that even the most strenuous international diplomacy might influence North Korean behavior only on the margins and will have little effect on how this situation ultimately plays out.

CNN: U.S. officials headed to Asia for 'intensive' talks on North Korea

We are acting with a great sense of urgency, together with our international partners, to take the kinds of actions that we believe will protect Libyan citizens and move towards a situation where Qaddafi is no longer in power -- which is what we believe the Libyan people want.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

It will have to bear some of the burdens of the current crisis in order to stabilize the international financial situation.

UN: Secretary-General