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PAKISTAN--GENERAL INFORMATION


Documents

United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. FBIS Media Guide: Pakistan.. Washington, DC, Jan 1996
For official use only.
Doc. call no.: M-U 31044-144 16 Jan 96

United States. Marine Corps Intelligence Activity. Pakistan Country Handbook.. Quantico, VA, Jul 1995
Doc. call no.: M-U 44153-25


Periodicals

Bray, John. Pakistan at 50: A State in Decline? International Affairs 73:315-332 Apr '97.
Examines the circumstances of the political upheavals of the 1980's and 1990's and domestic problems facing the country. Expresses reservations about the prospect for immediate improvement in Pakistan's political and economic health.

Crane, Robert. Pakistan 1995--Looking for its Place in the World. Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter 22:32-33 Jan-Feb '96.

Hurst, Christopher. Pakistan's Ethnic Divide. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 19:179-198 Apr-Jun '96.
Examines the major ethnic groups that together constitute modern Pakistan and addresses the issues that have brought them into conflict.

LaPorte, Robert Jr. Pakistan in 1996: Starting Over Again. Asian Survey 37:118-125 Feb '97.

Mottershaw, Elizabeth. MEED Special Report: Pakistan. MEED 41:35-42 Aug 15 '97.

Raphel, Robin L. South Asia after the Cold War: India and Pakistan. U.S. Department of State Dispatch 6:706-708 Sep 25 '95.

Rashid, Ahmed. Pakistan: Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind. Current History 95:158-164 Apr '96.

Vohra, Sahdev. Pakistan: 1994. Strategic Analysis 18:245-255 May '95.


PAKISTAN--ECONOMIC ASPECTS

Looney, Robert E. Pakistan's Progress Towards Economic Freedom. Contemporary South Asia 6:79-98 Mar '97.

Looney, Robert E. Pakistani Defense Expenditures and the Macroeconomy: Alternative Strategies to the Year 2000. Contemporary South Asia 4:331-356 Nov '95.


PAKISTAN--FOREIGN RELATIONS--GENERAL


Books

The New Geopolitics of Central Asia and its Borderlands., edited by Ali Banuazizi and Myron Weiner. Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Press, 1994. 284 p.
Tajikistan's Relations with Iran and Afghanistan, by Muriel Atkin, pp 91-117. Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Central Asian States, by Tahir Amin, pp 216-231.
Book call no.: 320.958 N532

Kapur, Ashok. Foreign Policies of India and her Neighbors, with A. Jeyaratnam Wilson. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1996. 186 p.
Pakistan's External Relations, pp 125-130.
Book call no.: 327.54 K17f


Periodicals

Delvoie, Louis A. The Islamization of Pakistan's Foreign Policy. International Journal 51:126-147 Winter '95-96.

Hossain, Ishtiaq. Bangladesh and the Gulf War: Response of a Small State. Pakistan Horizon 50:39-55 Apr '97.
Analyzes the foreign policy response of Bangladesh to the Gulf crisis; also examines the impact of its Gulf policy on its domestic politics.

Kumar, Sudhir. Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Talibans. Indian Defence Review 10:31-34 Jul-Sep '95.

Kumar, Sumita. Pakistan's Goals and Strategies in Afghanistan. Strategic Analysis 19:1449-1462 Jan-Feb '97.


PAKISTAN--FOREIGN RELATIONS--INDIA


Books

Asian Defence Policies, edited by J. Mohan Malik. Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Deakin University Press, 1994. 3 vols.
India-Pakistan Conflict, by J. Mohan Malik, pp 222-231.
Book call no.: 355.03305 A8326 vol. 2

Cooperative Security: Reducing Third World Wars., edited by I. William Zartman and Victor A. Kremenyuk. Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University Press, 1995. 376 p.
Chapter 9: India and Pakistan: The Roots of Conflict, by Thomas Thornton and Maxim Bratersky, pp 179-203.
Book call no.: 327.17 C778

Crisis Prevention, Confidence Building, and Reconciliation in South Asia., edited by Michael Krepon and Amit Sevak. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1995. 276 p.
Book call no.: 327.17095 C932

Rahman, Mushtaqur. Divided Kashmir: Old Problems, New Opportunities for India, Pakistan, and the Kashmiri People.. Boulder, CO, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1996. 219 p.
Book call no.: 954.6 R147d

South Asia Approaches the Millenium: Reexamining National Security., edited by Marvin G. Weinbaum and Chetan Kumar. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1995. 245 p.
Indo-Pakistani Nuclear Relations after the Cold War, by Mario E. Carranza, pp 103-126.
Book call no.: 355.033054 S726


Document

Curtis, Elizabeth R. The Indo-Pakistan Maritime Boundary: Trouble Ahead?. Washington, DC, Feb 1986. 14 p. (Report performed by the Federal Research Division)
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-39


Periodicals

Berfield, Susan. Coming Together? Asiaweek 23:22-25 Aug 8 '97.
Can India and Pakistan finally make peace?

Carranza, Mario E. Rethinking Indo-Pakistani Nuclear Relations. Asian Survey 36:561-573 Jun '96.

Karnad, Bharat. Key to Peace in South Asia: Fostering "Social" Links Between the Armies of India and Pakistan. Round Table No.338:205-229 Apr '96.

Kulkarni, V. G. and others. No War, No Peace. Far Eastern Economic Review 159:18-22+ Apr 11 '96.
The dispute over Kashmir and warnings of a nuclear race on the subcontinent contribute to a dangerously edgy stalemate between India and Pakistan.

Miranda, Joseph. Indo-Pakistani Wars. Strategy and Tactics No.174:5-17 May-Jun '95.

Perkovich, George. India, Pakistan, and the United States. World Policy Journal 13:49-55 Summer '96.

Rizvi, Ali Abbas. Indo-Pak Arms Race: Future Trends. Asian Defence Journal6-7+ Jul '97.

Sidhva, Shiraz. Long Road Ahead: India, Pakistan Have a Hard Slog Ahead on Kashmir. Far Eastern Economic Review 160:24-25 Jul 17 '97.

Sreedhar. Indo-Pak Relations in Post-Benazir Period. Strategic Analysis 19:1689-1698 Mar '97.

Srivastava, H. K. Indo-Pak Talks: Negotiating Negotiations. Indian Defence Review 12:42-50 Apr-Jun '97.

Srivastava, H. K. US Foreign Policy: Impact on Indo-Pakistan Relations. Indian Defence Review 10:14-22 Oct-Dec '95.


PAKISTAN--FOREIGN RELATIONS--UNITED STATES


Books

Chari, P. R. Indo-Pak Nuclear Standoff: The Role of the United States.. New Delhi, Manohar, 1995. 256 p.
Book call no.: 355.033554 C473i

Chary, M. Srinivas. The Eagle and the Peacock: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward India Since Independence.. Westport, CT, Greenwood Press, 1995. 194 p.
Chapter 6: Confrontation to Collaboration: US-Pakistan Military Alliance, Trade, and Aid to India, pp 93-112.
Book call no.: 327.73054 C486e

Tahir-Kheli, Shirin R. India, Pakistan, and the United States: Breaking with the Past.. New York, Council on Foreign Relations Press, 1997. 156 p.
Book call no.: 327.73054 S558i


Documents

Byrd, Robert F. (LtCol,USAF). US Nonproliferation Policy in South Asia: Making Non-Weaponized Deterrence Work.. Maxwell AFB, AL, Apr 1996. 33 leaves. (Air University (U. S.) Air War College. Research report.)
Doc. call no.: M-U 43117 B9951u

Rivard, David S. Pakistan: Frontline State Again?. Monterey, CA. 75 p. (Thesis (M.S.) Naval Postgraduate School.)
Examines Pakistan's foreign policy since 1947, and looks at the evolution of US interests and security objectives in South and Southwest Asia.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 R618p


Periodicals

Aldrich, Richard W. and Pollard Deborah C. Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program: Legal and Policy Implications of the Pressler Amendment. Journal of Legal Studies 5:103-121 '94-95.

Chase, Robert S. Hill Emily B. and Kennedy Paul. Pivotal States and U. S. Strategy. Foreign Affairs 75:33-51 Jan-Feb '96.
India and Pakistan, pp 48-49.

Dixit, Aabha. Pak-Afghan Relations in Perspective. Indian Defence Review 10:35-41 Jul-Sep '95.

Holloway, Nigel and others. Going Ballistic. Far Eastern Economic Review 159:14-15 Jun 27 '96.
Reports that Pakistan has deployed Chinese M-11 missiles could hurt Sino-U.S. relations and raise the security stakes in the Subcontinent.

Mahapatra, Chintamani. Politics of Sanctions: US Position on the M-11 Issue. Strategic Analysis 19:809-812 Aug '96.

Perkovich, George. Misperception and Opportunity in South Asia. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 19:413-425 Oct-Dec '96.
Elites in both India and Pakistan recognize the imperative to avoid increased conflict and are much more focused on internal problems than is appreciated in the U. S.. The impending treaty to ban nuclear weapons testing, and reported Indian preparations to conduct a test, have brought both states closer to key decisions regarding their nuclear programs. Both Indians and Pakistanis see U. S. policy as unhelpful in the region, though for opposite reasons.

Rashid, Ahmed. More Ammunition: Pakistan Inches Toward New Arms Agreements. Far Eastern Economic Review 158:31 Nov 9 '95.

St. John, Anthony Wanis. The Mediating Role in the Kashmiri Dispute between India and Pakistan. Fletcher Forum of World Affairs 21:173-195 Winter-Spring '97.
The post-Cold War convergence of Indian, Pakistani, and U. S. interests provides an unprecedented opportunity for the U. S. to mediate this conflict.

Stobdan, P. The US Interests in Central Asia: New Agenda for Pakistan. Strategic Analysis 19:829-832 Aug '96.


PAKISTAN--NUCLEAR ASPECTS


Books

Asian Defence Policies, edited by J. Mohan Malik. Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Deakin University Press, 1994. 3 vols.
The Spread of Nuclear Weapons and Technologies (includes discussion of India and Pakistan), pp 3-21.
Book call no.: 355.03305 A8326 vol. 2

Crisis Prevention, Confidence Building, and Reconciliation in South Asia., edited by Michael Krepon and Amit Sevak. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1995. 276 p.
Chapter 3: Avoiding Nuclear War, by C. Raja Mohan and Peter R. Lavoy, pp 25-52 Chapter 4: Nuclear Issues: Myths and Realities, by Pervez Hoodbhoy, pp 53-76.
Book call no.: 327.17095 C932

Nuclear Rivalry and International Order., edited by Jørn Gjelstad and Olav Njølstad. Oslo, Norway, International Peace Research Institute, 1996. 212 p.
Nuclear Development of India and Pakistan, by Ashok Kapur, pp 143-157. Pakistan's Nuclear Security Programme: A National Security Perspective, by General Mirza Aslam Beg, pp 158-172.

South Asia Approaches the Millenium: Reexamining National Security., edited by Marvin G. Weinbaum and Chetan Kumar. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1995. 245 p.
Indo-Pakistani Nuclear Relations after the Cold War, by Mario E. Carranza, pp 103-126.
Book call no.: 355.033054 S726

Chari, P. R. Indo-Pak Nuclear Standoff: The Role of the United States.. New Delhi, Manohar, 1995. 256 p.
Book call no.: 355.033554 C473i

Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Asian Strategic Review. New Delhi, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, 1992. v.
Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy, by Savita Pande, pp 324-347.
Book call no.: 355.03305 A8325 1994


Documents

Byrd, Robert F. (LtCol,USAF). US Nonproliferation Policy in South Asia: Making Non-Weaponized Deterrence Work.. Maxwell AFB, AL, Apr 1996. 33 leaves. (Air University (U. S.) Air War College. Research report.)
Doc. call no.: M-U 43117 B9951u

Chow, Brian G. Civilian Nuclear Programs in India and Pakistan.. Santa Monica, CA, RAND, 1996. 14 p. ([Report] P / Rand Corporation)
Doc. call no.: M-U 30352-16 no.7985

Pollack, Jonathan D. China and Asia's Nuclear Future.. Santa Monica, CA, RAND, 1996. 118 p. (Rand/RP / Rand Corporation)
Chinese Strategy Toward India and Pakistan: Implications for Proliferation, pp 107-114.
Doc. call no.: M-U 30352-73 no.542

Randall, Raymond R. (LtCol, USAF). Nuclear Proliferation: The Dilemma in South Asia.. Maxwell AFB, AL, Apr 1996. 43 leaves. (Air University (U. S.) Air War College. Research report.)
Doc. call no.: M-U 43117 R189n


Periodicals

Aldrich, Richard W. and Pollard Deborah C. Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program: Legal and Policy Implications of the Pressler Amendment. Journal of Legal Studies 5:103-121 '94-95.

Ganguly, Sumit. Indo-Pakistani Nuclear Issues and the Stability/Instability Paradox. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 18:325-334 Oct-Dec '95.

Giles, Gregory F. and Doyle James E. Indian and Pakistani Views on Nuclear Deterrence. Comparative Strategy 15:135-159 Apr-Jun '96.

Joeck, Neil. Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Reversal in South Asia. Comparative Strategy 16:263-273 Jul-Sep '97.
Assesses prospects for nuclear proliferation reversal in India and Pakistan by examining previous case studies of nuclear reversal and drawing comparisons with the positions of the two South Asian powers.

Koch, Andrew. Pakistan Persists with Nuclear Procurement. Jane's Intelligence Review 9:131-133 Mar '97.

Mahapatra, Chintamani. Politics of Sanctions: US Position on the M-11 Issue. Strategic Analysis 19:809-812 Aug '96.

Mahmood, Tehmina. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Pakistan and India. Pakistan Horizon 48:81-100 Jul '95.

Perkovich, George. Misperception and Opportunity in South Asia. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 19:413-425 Oct-Dec '96.
Elites in both India and Pakistan recognize the imperative to avoid increased conflict and are much more focused on internal problems than is appreciated in the U. S.. The impending treaty to ban nuclear weapons testing, and reported Indian preparations to conduct a test, have brought both states closer to key decisions regarding their nuclear programs. Both Indians and Pakistanis see U. S. policy as unhelpful in the region, though for opposite reasons.

Sidhu, W. P. S. Pakistan's Bomb: A Quest for Credibility. Jane's Intelligence Review 8:278-280 Jun '96.

Singh, Jasjit. Arms Race in the Region: Myths and Reality. Strategic Analysis 18:595-609 Aug '95.

Zimmermann, Tim and others. Nuclear Ambitions (India and Pakistan). U.S. News & World Report 120:42-44+ Feb 12 '96.


PAKISTAN--POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT


Books

Shafqat, Saeed. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan.. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1997. 282 p.

South Asia Approaches the Millenium: Reexamining National Security., edited by Marvin G. Weinbaum and Chetan Kumar. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1995. 245 p.
Security, State, and Democracy in Pakistan, by Rasul B. Rais, pp 63-78.
Book call no.: 355.033054 S726

Arif, Gen Khalid Mahmud. Working with Zia: Pakistan's Power Politics, 1977-1988.. Karachi, Pakistan, Oxford University Press, 1995. 435 p.
Book call no.: 954.9105 A698w

Field, Graham. Economic Growth and Political Change in Asia.. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1995. 257 p.
Chapter 7: Elite Democracies: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Book call no.: 338.95 F453e


Periodicals

Bray, John. Pakistan at 50: A State in Decline? International Affairs 73:315-332 Apr '97.
Examines the circumstances of the political upheavals of the 1980's and 1990's and domestic problems facing the country. Expresses reservations about the prospect for immediate improvement in Pakistan's political and economic health.

Davis, Anthony. Karachi: Pakistan's Political Time-Bomb. Jane's Intelligence Review 8:321-325 Jul '96.

Embree, Ainslie. Statehood in South Asia. Journal of International Affairs 51:1-18 Summer '97.
Analyzes the search for national unity in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Graybow, Charles. Venal Politicians, Grassroots Heroes. Freedom Review 28:91-107 Jan-Feb '97.
An overview of political and social issues confronting South Asia, with discussion of the political scenarios in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Hossain, Ishtiaq. Bangladesh and the Gulf War: Response of a Small State. Pakistan Horizon 50:39-55 Apr '97.
Analyzes the foreign policy response of Bangladesh to the Gulf crisis; also examines the impact of its Gulf policy on its domestic politics.

Kumaraswamy, P. R. The Strangely Parellel Careers of Israel and Pakistan. Middle East Quarterly 4:31-39 Jun '97.
As states that came into existence to protect and promote the interests of the religious minorities, Israel and Pakistan have more in common than is generally recognized. As nations in the making, they have had to create identities, impose languages, and contend with strange boundaries.

Malik, Iftikhar H. The State and Civil Society in Pakistan. Asian Survey 36:673-690 Jul '96.

Rose, Leo E. and Evans D. Hugh. Pakistan's Enduring Experiment. Journal of Democracy 8:83-96 Jan '97.

Shafqat, Saeed. Pakistan Under Benazir Bhutto. Asian Survey 36:655-672 Jul '96.

Tesoro, Jose Manuel and Shahid-Ur-Rehman. The Watchers. Asiaweek 23:41-42 Aug 8 '97.
The army ruled Pakistan for half of the country's existence. Is its retreat from power permanent--or only a respite.

Whaites, Alan. The State and Civil Society in Pakistan. Contemporary South Asia 4:229-254 Nov '95.


PAKISTAN--SECURITY AND DEFENSE


Books

Asian Security to the Year 2000., edited by Dianne L. Smith. Carlisle Barracks, PA, Strategic Studies Institute, U. S. Army War College, 1996. 160 p.
Pakistan's Security in the "New World Order": Going from Bad to Worse?, by Robert Wirsing, pp 65-103.
Book call no.: 355.03305 A8327

Shafqat, Saeed. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan.. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1997. 282 p.

Jane's Defence: The Yearbook from Jane's Defence Magazines.. Coulsdon, Surrey, UK, Jane's Information Group, 1997-. 120 p.
A Loss of Momentum: The Defence Capabilities of India and Pakistan, by Dr. Chris Smith, pp 41-46.
Book call no.: R 355.024 W927 1997

South Asia Approaches the Millenium: Reexamining National Security., edited by Marvin G. Weinbaum and Chetan Kumar. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1995. 245 p.
Security, State, and Democracy in Pakistan, by Rasul B. Rais, pp 63-78.
Book call no.: 355.033054 S726


Document

Sikand, Jatinder (Lt.Col., Indian Army). War in Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan Armed Forces. Fort Leavenworth, KS, Jun 1995. 107 p. (Army Command and General Staff College (U.S.) Research report.)
Doc. call no.: M-U 42022 S579w


Periodicals

Behera, Ajay Darshan. Separatist Insurgencies in Pakistan. Strategic Analysis 19:259-270 May '96.

Bhaskar, C. Uday. Pakistan in New Post-Cold War Strategic Context. Strategic Analysis 18:1303-1316 Jan '96.

Cloughley, Brian. Pakistan's Forces Face Challenges. Asia-Pacific Defense Reporter 23:37-38 Jan '97.

Foss, Christopher F. Pakistan Extends its Missile Capabilities. Jane's Intelligence Review 9:122 Mar '97.

Howard, Roger. Wrath of Islam: the HUA Analysed. Jane's Intelligence Review 9:466-468 Oct '97.
Dedicated to organized opposition against the enemies of Islam, and credited with the murders of Westerners in Pakistan and Kashmir, the Harakat-ul-Ansar (HUA) is a little-known militant force with a wide sphere of influence and powerful patronage.

Johsi, Manoj. Missile Face-Off: Pakistan's Test-Firing of Hatf-III Reopens the Agni Debate. India Today 22:43 Jul 14 '97.

Kartha, Tara. The Diffusion of Light Weapons in Pakistan. Small Wars & Insurgencies 8:71-87 Spring '97.

Krepon, Michael. US Perception of Pakistan's Security. Pakistan Horizon 50:14-19 Apr '97.

Looney, Robert E. Pakistani Defense Expenditures and the Macroeconomy: Alternative Strategies to the Year 2000. Contemporary South Asia 4:331-356 Nov '95.

Mehrotra, O. N. Pakistan's Strategic Concerns. Strategic Analysis 19:245-257 May '96.

Rashid, Ahmed. Flying into Flak. Far Eastern Economic Review 159:15-16 Jun 20 '96.
Controversy over Pakistan's plan to buy 32 French Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft.

Rashid, Ahmed. Military Faces Flak: Sharif Shakes Up High Command in Anti-Corruption Drive. Far Eastern Economic Review 160:28-29 May 15 '97.

Rashid, Ahmed. More Ammunition: Pakistan Inches Toward New Arms Agreements. Far Eastern Economic Review 158:31 Nov 9 '95.

Rashid, Ahmed. Mr. Clean (new Pakistani army chief). Far Eastern Economic Review 159:26 Jan 18 '96.

Rizvi, Ali Abbas. Indo-Pak Arms Race: Future Trends. Asian Defence Journal 6-7+ Jul '97.

Rizvi, Ali Abbas. Pakistan's Search for New Arms Sources. Asian Defence Journal 48+ Nov '95.

Tesoro, Jose Manuel and Shahid-Ur-Rehman. The Watchers. Asiaweek 23:41-42 Aug 8 '97.
The army ruled Pakistan for half of the country's existence. Is its retreat from power permanent--or only a respite.

Toremans, Guy A. H. Pakistan Navy in Transition. Naval Forces 17:20-24+ '96.

Wirsing, Robert G. Pakistan's Security in the "New World Order": Going from Bad to Worse? Asian Affairs, an American Review 23:101-126 Summer '96.


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