NOTE: Pakistan is 11 hours ahead of the U.S.

1. a) Where did the first Taliban attack on supply trucks headed to Afghanistan occur on Monday, October 4th?
b) What was the result of the attack?

2. Where and when did the second attack on Monday take place?

3. What types of supplies were destroyed in the attacks on Monday, and in the previous two attacks on Friday?

4. What action taken by the Pakistani government is believed to be the reason for the Taliban's ability to carry out four attacks on NATO supply trucks since Friday?

5. What types of supplies are generally brought into Afghanistan from Pakistan?

6. a) What is the Taliban's goal for attacking NATO supply trucks?
b) What effect have the attacks had on U.S. troops' provisions? Explain.

7. The U.S. Congress approved a 5-year $7.5 billion aid package to Pakistan last year (which includes funds for two hydro-electric dams, drinking water and irrigation projects, and health centers). The Taliban continues to operate its terrorist attacks from Pakistan. On Sunday, Pakistan's ambassador to the U.S. said the border crossing would be reopened soon. Do you think the Obama administration should make any demands of the Pakistani government at this point?  Explain your answer.