Kashmir: Line of Control and Grassroots Peacebuilding
Evaluates the success of local peacemaking efforts in the boundary area, known as the Line of Control, between Pakistan and India in the Kashmir Valley. From the United States Institute of Peace
Peace Education in Pakistan
https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/2017-03/sr-400-peace-education-in-pakistan.pdf
Describes the current status of peace education in Pakistan and some of the problems in promoting this approach. Examines nine representative peace education initiatives to better understand what types of interventions were most effective and more. From the United States Institute of Peace
Countering Militancy and Terrorism in Pakistan: The Civil-Military Nexus
Examines the need for civil and military authorities to work together to counter the challenge to Pakistan from militant and terrorist forces. From the United States Institute of Peace
Pakistan after the Lahore Bombing: Shaping the Security Response
Discusses the response to the Lahore bombing and the friction between the Pakistani military and civilian authorities over the appropriate response. From the United States Institute of Peace.
What is “Building Partner Capacity?” Issues for Congress
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R44313.pdf
Examines past efforts to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives through strengthening foreign security institutions in countries that share those interests. Explores 20 case studies since World War II according to one of seven strategic U.S. goals. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
An Appraisal of Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act
Describes the problems with Pakistan’s anti-terrorism act including the low conviction rates and what could be done to bring about improvements. From the United States Institute of Peace
Ashraf Ghani’s Pakistan Outreach: Fighting Against the Odds
Analyzes Afghan president Ashraf Ghani’s decision to embark on a policy of conciliation with Pakistan to secure greater cooperation in fighting Taliban militants on Afghan soil. From the United States Institute of Peace
Pakistan’s Power Crisis
http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/SR375-Pakistans-Power-Crisis-The-Way-Forward.pdf
Discusses Pakistan’s energy crisis, including electricity and gas shortfalls, and the reasons for the problem. Report written before the June 2015 deadly heat wave in Pakistan. From the United States Institute of Peace