Afghan Propaganda Targets Pakistan Amidst Escalating Terror Nexus
On August 27, Afghan officials once again accused Pakistan of strikes in Khost and Nangarhar, without evidence. This fits a growing pattern where Kabul uses propaganda to deflect attention from its role in harboring groups like TTP, Al-Qaeda, and ISKP, leaving ordinary Pakistanis to bear the human cost of cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Why Comparisons to the US War on Terror Are Misleading
Obaidullah Baheer’s critique misrepresents Pakistan’s counter-terrorism fight by equating it with America’s wars abroad. Unlike the US, Pakistan faces an existential threat from groups like the TTP and BLA, requiring a nuanced mix of military, legal, and development responses.
The Cult of the Celebrity-Politician: Why Charisma is South Asia’s Greatest Democratic Threat
South Asia’s democracies are being hollowed out by the cult of celebrity-politicians. Charisma is eclipsing competence, leaving institutions weakened.