1. a) How do the Obama administration and Congress view the Taliban's actions in Pakistan?
b) How do they plan to help the Pakistani government fight the Taliban?

2. a) Who is Bruce Riedel?
b) What is a major problem with Pakistan's government and army, according to Mr. Riedel?

3. Why does Mr. Riedel say Pakistan's nuclear weapons are not a cause for immediate concern?

4. a) What is the Tarbela dam used for?
b) What will happen if the Taliban destroys the dam?
c) Why is the Taliban believed to be capable of doing such a thing to their own countrymen?

5. a) What other important structure is in danger of coming under Taliban control?
b) How would this affect the country?

6. How is the Pakistani government reacting to threats to its military weapons and vehicle facilities?

7. What concern do Pakistani military officers have with ordering their men to fight the Taliban?