Books
1. Rashid, Ahmed - Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia
o Discusses the rise of the Taliban and its repercussions for neighboring
countries, including Pakistan's security challenges.
2. Rubin, Barnett R. - The Fragmentation of Afghanistan: State Formation and
Collapse in the International System
o Explores Afghanistan's collapse into conflict and how it destabilizes the
broader region, with specific emphasis on Pakistan's role and vulnerabilities.
3. Jones, Seth G. - In the Graveyard of Empires: America’s War in Afghanistan
o Analyzes the broader regional impact of instability in Afghanistan, focusing
on cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s involvement.
4. Weinbaum, Marvin G. - Pakistan and Afghanistan: The Strategic Relationship
o Focuses on the strategic interplay between Afghanistan and Pakistan,
highlighting how Afghan instability creates security concerns for Pakistan.
5. Fair, C. Christine - Fighting to the End: The Pakistan Army’s Way of War
o Examines the role of the Pakistan military in regional dynamics, including the
spillover effects of the Afghan crisis.
Articles
1. "Afghanistan’s Instability: Regional and Global Implications"
o Published in Foreign Affairs, this article examines Afghanistan’s spillover
effects on neighboring countries, with a particular focus on terrorism and
refugee crises in Pakistan.
2. "Afghanistan and Pakistan: The Cost of Insecurity" by Michael Kugelman
o Published by the Wilson Center, this article details how Afghanistan’s
instability exacerbates terrorism, economic strain, and social challenges in
Pakistan.
3. "Cross-Border Militancy in Afghanistan and Pakistan" by Antonio Giustozzi
o Found in Survival: Global Politics and Strategy, the article explores how
porous borders facilitate militant activity, harming both states.
4. "Impact of Afghan Refugees on Pakistan’s Economy and Security"
o Published in the Journal of South Asian Studies, this research paper discusses
the economic and social burdens Pakistan faces due to the influx of Afghan
refugees.
5. "Pakistan’s Security Challenges from Afghanistan Post-2021"
o Appears in the Asian Journal of Political Science, focusing on how Taliban
governance and terrorism affect Pakistan’s internal stability.
6. "The TTP and Cross-Border Terrorism" by Ayesha Siddiqa
o Analyzes the resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its
reliance on safe havens in Afghanistan.
