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Pakistan and the TTP: Why Peace Talks Are a Strategic Mistake

Pakistan is once again at a critical juncture in its war against terrorism. A resurgent Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified its attacks, posing a severe threat to national security and regional stability. In the face of this renewed militancy, there have been calls, both from within and outside the country, for another round of peace […]

Afghanistan conundrum

When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Pakistan saw hope. Four years later, TTP and BLA attacks have surged, Kabul’s ties with India are deepening, and Islamabad faces a worsening security crisis along its western border.

Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Dilemma: Balancing Civilian Protection and Security

Unlike its peak years of 2007–2009, the TTP no longer commands territory but operates through small decentralized cells that blend into civilian populations. This shift poses an unprecedented challenge for Pakistan’s security forces, where every strike risks civilian casualties and fuels propaganda. The dilemma is not unique, echoing ISIS in Iraq and Boko Haram in Nigeria, but it demands a collective civil-military response to deny militants both sanctuary and narrative advantage.

USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue

The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.

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?

A Region Held Hostage: The TTP’s Enduring Threat from Afghan Soil

Despite Taliban promises, TTP’s cross-border attacks from Afghan soil persist, exposing a widening gap between Kabul’s rhetoric and ground realities.

Exposing the TTP: Hijacking Islam to Serve Foreign Masters

In an era where proscribe organizations like TTP has blurred the lines between religion, terrorism, and geopolitics, clarity becomes a national imperative. That clarity came—ironically—from the very figure Pakistan has long identified as a proxy terrorists: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Noor Wali Mehsud. His recent statement, claiming that alliances with non-Muslim powers are “permissible under […]