When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Pakistan saw hope. Four years later, TTP and BLA attacks have surged, Kabul’s ties with India are deepening, and Islamabad faces a worsening security crisis along its western border.
India’s unchecked missile development raises concerns, while baseless allegations against Pakistan persist.
The development of hypersonic missiles, BMD systems, advanced surveillance assets, and nuclear submarines reveals India’s shift away from a purely defensive doctrine.
As Israel and India expand support for militancy in Balochistan. Iran and Pakistan are moving closer in security cooperation to counter foreign-backed separatism.
In 2025, Pakistan and the U.S. reset strained ties through counterterrorism, diplomacy, and strategic cooperation, marking a new phase in South Asian geopolitics.
India’s nuclear program, built on deception and civilian technology diversion, has expanded into one of the world’s fastest-growing arsenals, fueling regional instability.
After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s Navy showed it can deter India at sea through stealth, layered defenses, and nuclear capability.
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.