Pakistan: Tehrik-e-Taliban Mar12

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

• Explains the origin, goals, ideology, and area of operations of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
• Identifies the leadership of the TTP.
• Provides examples of TTP attacks on U.S. targets.
• Discusses the relationship between al-Qaeda and the TTP.
• Discusses TTP funding and media.
• Covers recent developments within the TTP.