Sanctioning Phantoms: The Case of The Resistance Front
When designations lack evidence, credibility suffers. States risk turning counterterrorism into propaganda, undermining diplomacy and rule of law.
Proxy, Partner, or Pawn: Situating the TTP in Taliban Strategy
The Afghan Taliban promised peace to the world, but their return to power has fuelled a surge of TTP violence in Pakistan. Why does a government seeking legitimacy refuse to act against its terrorist allies, and what complex forces shape this dangerous and calculated decision?