Foreign Policy have posted a great intro to the regions of Pakistan, the confusing maze of tribal loyalties and the different armed groups that operate in those tribal areas. Fascinating for anyone interested in the Af-Pak war who hasn't studied closely and really should be required reading for anyone in the public sphere before they open their mouths and opine on what needs to be done.
Also, if, like me, you can't always remember quite where Swat Valley is in relation to Baluchistan, then take a look at this map as you read. One thing that always strikes me as interesting whenever I see it mentioned is that Swat Valley, perhaps the strongest of the Taliban strongholds, actually shares no border with Afghanistan.
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