South Asia Times

Security & Counter Terrorism

BLA’s recent attacks

Crackdown on BLA Militants: Balochistan Strengthens Security and Accountability

SAT Commentary February 1, 2026

Examining the renewed wave of BLA

Operation Herof II and the Reality of Terrorism in Balochistan

SAT Commentary January 31, 2026

Analyzing how political propaganda, selective outrage, and narrative construction around Tirah Valley reveal contrasting priorities between public rhetoric and political action in Pakistan.

Narrative, Priorities, and the Politics of Selective Outrage

Alisha Zahra January 31, 2026

As instability spreads from Afghanistan’s north, Tajikistan faces renewed militant pressure, exposing the limits of regional security guarantees and Taliban governance.

The Return of Insurgency in Central Asia

SAT Editorial Desk January 19, 2026

The Long Arm of the Taliban and the Fate of Exiles

The Long Arm of the Taliban and the Fate of Exiles

Salman Javed January 1, 2026

Weaponizing Civilian Infrastructure

Weaponizing Civilian Infrastructure

SAT Commentary December 31, 2025

An analysis of how Qatar’s mediation shifted from dialogue to patronage, legitimizing the Taliban and Hamas while eroding global counterterrorism norms.

From Dialogue to Patronage: How Qatar Mainstreamed Radical Movements Under the Banner of Mediation

Alisha Zahra December 26, 2025

AQAP’s Threat to China: Pathways Through Al-Qaeda’s Global Network

AQAP’s Threat to China: Pathways Through Al-Qaeda’s Global Network

SAT Editorial Desk December 25, 2025

The Afghan Crucible

The Afghan Crucible

SAT Commentary December 24, 2025