Militancy, Borderization, and the Politics of a Frontier
The Durand Line’s transformation from a porous frontier to a fenced border is altering militant strategies, funding, and regional security. Jihadist networks like TTP and IS-K are adapting to these changes while local populations face social and economic pressures.
Deconstructing the Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Crisis
The Pakistan-Afghanistan trade freeze is widely framed as a punitive economic move, yet its roots lie in a severe security breakdown emanating from Afghan territory. Pakistan’s transit closures are reactive, not aggressive, and Afghanistan’s deep logistical dependence on Pakistani routes exposes the crisis as geopolitical, not commercial.
Shared Destiny: Pak-Afghan Economic Connectivity
Pak-Afghan economic connectivity is just one piece of the broader puzzle of regional integration and connectivity, which in turn is dependent on peace in both countries. Ultimately, tapping their as yet unexplored economic potential can lead to a shared prosperous destiny and future.