Afghanistan as a Regional Terrorism Hub: Cross-Border Infiltration, Spillover, and Rising Threats

Repeated cross-border attacks, systematic militant infiltration, organized criminal networks and ideological export from Afghanistan underscore how Taliban rule has transformed the country into a regional epicenter of terrorism, destabilizing neighboring states, threatening regional connectivity, endangering foreign nationals, and posing broader risks to global security.
The Return of Insurgency in Central Asia

A series of cross-border incidents along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan frontier has raised fears of a renewed insurgent threat in Central Asia. As militant networks regroup in northern Afghanistan, regional governments are questioning long-held assumptions about Taliban governance, Russian security guarantees and the durability of the post-Soviet order.
US Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Pakistan Amid Rising Security Concerns
US issues Level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan, citing terrorism risks in KP and Balochistan. Travelers urged to stay cautious.
Richard Grenell’s Push for ‘Free Imran Khan’ – What’s the Catch
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Richard Grenell’s push to ‘Free Imran Khan’ raises more questions than answers. What are the geopolitical motives behind this campaign?