Terrorism

U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.

Afghanistan’s Failure to Curb Terrorism and Its Consequences

Afghanistan’s failure to curb terrorism is fueling regional instability. By harboring TTP and other militants, Kabul undermines its credibility and endangers Pakistan’s security and its own fragile stability.

Understanding the Zero-Tolerance Policy of Pakistan on Terrorism

Pakistan’s security forces uphold a zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The recent elimination of 10 Khawarij militants in Upper Dir signals the state’s firm resolve to defend peace and stability.

The Taliban’s Shadow Support for Baloch Insurgency

The Taliban's covert backing of the Baloch insurgency fuels instability in Pakistan. With safe havens in Afghanistan, BLA and TTP escalate attacks, pushing Pakistan into deeper security turmoil.

Moscow Terror Plot and the Afghan Sanctuary: Rising Threat of ISKP

The recent killing of an Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) affiliate by Russian security forces (FSB) in Moscow has once again underscored the persistent...

Relationship Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Allies or Adversaries?

Pakistan and Afghanistan have a history of conflicted relations since Pakistan's establishment in 1947. Afghanistan is a neighboring country northwest of Pakistan, sharing a...

NPVE: A Smarter Way to Tackle Extremism

For decades, Pakistan has been fighting against violent and non-violent extremism, and the state of Pakistan and Pakistan military has conducted various operations to...

Non-State Actors in International Law: Understanding the Role of Foreign Terrorist Fighters in the ISIS-Khorasan Attack in Russia

The recent attack in Russia by the ISIS-Khorasan and the killing of 150 Russians has sparked international eyeballs. The act is condemned by the...

The Invisibles Who Stand in Darkness

Ironic though it may sound, it is as if the Taliban emirate is a kind of ivory tower whose only Achilles heel is woman....

Bangladesh Ranks Higher Than India, Pakistan and USA in Global Terrorism Index 2023

Bangladesh has moved up three spots to 43rd place on the list of 163 nations included in the most recent edition of the Global...

Balochistan: Lessons from the British Forward Policy

Richard Isaac Bruce, the right-hand man of the famous pacifier of the Balochistan tracts, Robert Sandeman, for a considerable amount of his frontier career...

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