I just added two books to the request list (see below). If there are any people on this list with an interest in these topics, then may be we can work together in terms of sharing the cost of purchasing these books, scanning them, and possibly even making a list of other related books of interest. Please write to me if you are interested. Out of Afghanistan: The Inside Story of the Soviet Withdrawal This is one of the most widely recommended books on the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, and one of the authors was the UN mediator who negotiated the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and has many great insights to share. For more, check the amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Out-Afghanistan-Inside-Soviet-Withdrawal/dp/0195062949 2. The United States and Pakistan: Disenchanted Allies This remains one of the most standard readings on US-Pakistan relations. Gives a wealth of info on the history of relations between the two countries starting from 1947. Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/The-United-States-Pakistan-1947-2000/dp/0801865727