terrorism - South Asia Times

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.

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

The Afghan Taliban promised peace to the world, but their return to power has fuelled a surge of TTP violence in Pakistan. Why does a government seeking legitimacy refuse to act against its terrorist allies, and what complex forces shape this dangerous and calculated decision?

Pakistan’s Realism on Afghanistan Needs Global Backing

Four years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul, the world seems fatigued. Donor aid is drying up, media coverage has moved on, and multilateral efforts have lost steam. Yet for Pakistan, Afghanistan’s most impacted neighbor, disengagement is not an option. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Pakistan once again struck a tone of […]

Recognition and Resolve: Pakistan’s Emerging Role in Global Affairs

Amid persistent efforts to undermine its global standing, Pakistan has secured notable diplomatic victories that affirm its relevance on the world stage. U.S. endorsements of Pakistan’s counterterrorism role and its evolving stance on the Kashmir dispute mark a significant shift in international narratives. These developments not only debunk claims of isolation but also highlight Pakistan’s growing influence in shaping regional stability and global security.

Canada Drops Modi from G7 Invite List After Nijjar Row

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conspicuous absence from the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada marks a significant diplomatic rupture in New Delhi’s recent trajectory of global engagement. For the first time since 2019, India will not participate in the prestigious gathering of the world’s leading industrialised nations—an omission that reflects the deepening diplomatic standoff between […]