The purpose of this monograph was to put together a comprehensive overview of the Pakistan Army from all the literature that has emerged in the open domain - both from earlier works of authorities such as Stephen Cohen, as well as more recent publications. Shuja Nawazs Crossed Swords: Pakistan, its Army, and the Wars Within can be treated as a veritable magnum opus in this regard. It can serve as a basic handbook for postgraduate researchers at the Pakistan Studies Programme (PSP) of the Academy of International Studies (AIS), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, wishing to study and understand the character, composition and compulsions of the Pakistani Army in depth. Ayesha Siddiqas Military Inc.: Inside Pakistans Military Economy is another book that provides different perspectives not very popular with the Pakistani establishment.