South Asia Times

Security & Counter Terrorism

From tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy, Balochistan’s unrest now serves broader geopolitical agendas.

Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan

SAT Editorial Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. labels the BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reshaping South Asia’s counter-terror and diplomatic landscape.

A New Chapter: USA Declares BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization

SAT Editorial Desk August 12, 2025

The Afghan Vacuum: India’s Hybrid War Against Pakistan

The Afghan Vacuum: India’s Hybrid War Against Pakistan

SAT Editorial Desk August 7, 2025

From Al-Qaeda to ISIS-K: Tracing the Evolution of US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Cooperation

From Al-Qaeda to ISIS-K: Tracing the Evolution of US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Cooperation

SAT Commentary August 1, 2025

Operation Sarbakaf: The price of stability

Operation Sarbakaf: The price of stability

SAT Commentary July 30, 2025

Why do the Afghan Taliban protect the TTP? A deep dive into the ideological bonds and strategic calculus driving the resurgence of violence in Pakistan.

Proxy, Partner, or Pawn: Situating the TTP in Taliban Strategy

Usama Khan July 18, 2025

Bajaur’s Tribal Jirga: Between Legitimate Grievances and Legal Limits

Bajaur’s Tribal Jirga: Between Legitimate Grievances and Legal Limits

SAT Editorial Desk July 14, 2025

A Campaign of Terror: BLA Wages a Terror Campaign On Civilians

A Campaign of Terror: BLA Wages a Terror Campaign On Civilians

SAT Editorial Desk July 12, 2025

The Jirga That Spoke, and Said Nothing About Terror

The Jirga That Spoke, and Said Nothing About Terror

SAT Editorial Desk July 5, 2025