How to make the police force more effective in countering violent extremism.  Derived from interviews with Pakistani police officials.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Focuses on the inroads extremist narratives have made in Pakistani society and the importance of countering those narratives  to prevent exttremists from destabilizing the country. From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes which agency in each of the nine nuclear club nations is responsible for research and development of nuclear weapons, whether these agencies are military or civilian, and the evolution of this agency in the U.S. from 1942 to date.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the size of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and the problems related to security and proliferation.

From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reports on the recent Sunni-Shia sectarian conflict in a previously relatively peaceful mountainous region of Pakistan and offers ideas for how to reduce the strife.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Includes a survey of the electoral landscape in 2013, an assessment of the current government, relations between Pakistan and other countries, and assistance provided by other countries.  Also provides experts’ views of possible futures for Pakistan.   From the House of Commons Library

Discusses the security problem relating to China’s role in arms proliferation and whether U.S. policy with China has been effective.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Shows trends in overall aid and military reimbursements to Pakistan since fiscal year 2002.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Information sheet with lists of military-related items provided to Pakistan since 2001 in foreign military financing or a mix of U.S. and Pakistani funds.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the question of whether U.S.-Russia negotiations for nuclear arms reductions in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Talks are compatible with nuclear activities of such other states as China, India, Israel, and Pakistan.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Reviews the situation in Afghanistan as the U.S. is poised to end its military involvement even as it extends its diplomatic engagement.  Also reviews current debates about troop levels, economic development plans for Afghanistan, elections and the Afghan political future, and the role of Pakistan in providing sanctuary for insurgents.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a comprehensive list of existing laws and pending legislation containing conditions, limitations, and reporting requirements for U.S. foreign assistance to Pakistan.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews notable developments in the relations between the two countries in 2011 and 2012, especially anger over the drone strikes, the Afghan insurgency, and Islamic militancy.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This paper investigates how attitudes toward the United States are affected by the provision of information.  Urban Pakistani youth were provided with statements describing the U.S. in a positive or negative light.  Finds that anti-American attitudes were high at the outset but information had a meaningful effect on U.S. favorability.  From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Discusses the current context of women’s legal rights in Pakistan, key features of recent legislation, controversies surrounding this legislation, and challenges in developing further legislation due to Islamist opposition.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Reviews the status of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and efforts to secure its weapons and prevent nuclear proliferation through political instability or procurement profiteering.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Rejects arguments that U.S. policy should attempt to drive a wedge between civil and military authorities in Pakistan and warns that such approaches would strengthen the right wing rhetoric in Pakistan and further alienate the Pakistani people from the U.S.  From the United States Institute of Peace

A study of 17 declassified documents  captured during the raid on the Abbottabad hideout of Osama Bin Laden.  A major theme is Bin Laden’s frustration  with regional jihadi groups and his inability to control their actions.  From the Combatting Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy

Reviews latest developments in assistance from the U.S. to Pakistan, the 3^rd leading recipient of U.S. assistance.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

One page chart which lists U.S. aid levels to Pakistan year by year by program or account.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews the causes of tension between the military and civilian authorities in Pakistan.  From the Library of the House of Commons

U.S. assistance to Pakistan has become controversial with some suggesting that Pakistan is not a reliable partner in the struggle against terrorism.  This report provides a comprehensive list of existing laws and pending legislation containing conditions, limitations, and reporting requirements for U.S. foreign assistance to Pakistan.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the complex political landscape of Pakistan in which civilian and military authorities compete for power and supremacy, the challenges facing civilian government in view of the military’s expanding role, and possible realignment of roles for better civilian-military coordination.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes recent setbacks in India-Pakistan negotiations to settle conflict in the Kashmir region.  From the House of Commons Library

Explores elements of the strategic partnership between the U.S. and India since 2004.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Focuses on mortality levels of infants within the first four weeks of life.  Discloses that more than half of of neonatal deaths occur in five countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, China, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, but that overall neonatal mortality rates have declined in all world regions.  From Public Library of Science-Medicine

Reviews recent efforts by Pakistan to tighten security around its nuclear weapons program and the threat to these controls represented by instability in the country. Latest update to an issue of continuing concern.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

A collection of 19 declassified documents on how British and American diplomats tried to prevent Pakistan from purchasing technology for its nuclear weapons program.  From the National Security Archive

Examines tourism in Kashmir as a vehicle for promoting peace and security between India and Kashmir.

From the United States Institute of Peace

Reviews trends in U.S. aid to Pakistan following the 9/11 attacks, recent developments including pressure to reduce U.S. spending, and issues related to corruption, accountability, and security.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists