How Great-Power Rivalry Broke the UN Sanctions Regime
The West’s blocking of BLA sanctions at the UNSC reveals how geopolitical competition is hollowing out the UN’s counterterrorism architecture, and what Pakistan must do next.
US Backs Pakistan as Violence Escalates in Balochistan
US support for Pakistan following Balochistan violence reframes the conflict as a global counter-terrorism challenge, not a separatist struggle.
Gender, Propaganda, and the Rising Threat of BLA Women Militants in Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army is increasingly using women in suicide attacks and urban combat, turning gender and identity into tools of terror and propaganda, while expanding its operational reach in populated areas and normalizing militancy.
The Weaponization of Human Rights: Subversion in the Modern Age and the Case of Pakistan
The op-ed explores how human rights are weaponized in Pakistan, enabling separatism and disinformation, and argues for reclaiming genuine rights discourse.
Professors, Students, and Suicide Bombers: How the BLA Exploits Education System
The case of Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor arrested for facilitating the BLA, underscores a disturbing trend: the radicalization of Pakistan’s educated youth. From Quaid-e-Azam University students to Shari Baloch’s suicide attack, these examples reveal how the insurgency exploits academic and social networks while pursuing an ethno-fascist campaign of violence.
A Framework for US-Pakistan Cooperation in Mineral Resource Development
Pakistan’s $8 trillion in untapped mineral reserves presents a rare opportunity for a strategic US-Pakistan partnership. With critical minerals vital for technology, defense, and clean energy, such cooperation could secure America’s supply chains while transforming Pakistan’s economy.
USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.
Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.
A New Chapter: USA Declares BLA a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Washington’s FTO listing of the BLA, including the Majeed Brigade, marks a major shift in counter-terror and regional diplomacy.