The decision to launch Operation Sunrise against Lal Masjid was the result of years of strategic missteps and geopolitical calculations.
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ISIS-K Threat Surge: Afghan Crisis and Spillover into Pakistan
ISIS-K threat surge in Afghanistan poses a significant threat to the regional security, with potential spillover into Pakistan.
Behind TTP Mergers: Security Dynamics for Pakistan
The recent surge of mergers within the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) paints a concerning picture for Pakistan’s security landscape.
Crossroads of Power: Decoding CPEC Geopolitics
Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?
What Does the Speech by Taliban Supreme Leader Portend?
What might be the far-reaching implications of the speech by Afghan Taliban’s Supreme Leader on global affairs and societal norms?
TTP-TTA Nexus: A Global Security Threat
Is it fair for Pakistan alone to tackle the TTA’s support of recognized terrorist groups, or should other countries also step up?
Balochistan Terrorism: Beyond Headlines
The Balochistan terrorism, led by the BLA and its allies, challenges Pakistan’s security through narratives, terror, and external support, urging immediate action for resolution
After the Airstrikes
Trading of missile strikes between Iran & Pakistan was a bizarre episode. But the question is, what comes next, now that tensions have dialed down?
Marg Bar Sarmachar: Response vs Aggression
A strategic blunder at best, Iran has lost its soft image inside Pakistan in just one blow. After over 24 hours of Iranian strikes inside Pakistan, the latter’s response was highly anticipated.
Chitral – The (Dis)Information Incursion
TTP’s audience reach in the digital spaces posit how militants are equipped to start information catastrophes. The recent events in Chitral are a telling.
