She was so unlikely, Nana thought, though perhaps Pete needed such a girl to keep him in line to provide cover for him by making small talk, uttering pleasantries.

NEWYORKER: Soldier��s Joy

On arrival in Jakarta, desultory passport inspectors may keep him waiting in line for an hour.

ECONOMIST: Enemies of promise

In exchange, Cuba will continue to provide him state security agents and all else he needs to keep the military in line and otherwise support repression in Venezuela.

WSJ: O'Grady: Venezuela After Ch��vez