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Pakistan’s Taliban Conundrum
August 15, 2024, marked the third anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan. Back then, along with the Taliban, Pakistan’s establishment was also euphoric about the United States’ withdrawal from the region. The then-Pakistani prime minister, Imran Khan,…
پاکستان کی سٹریٹیجک ڈیپتھـ پالیسی کی خطا پذیری
پاکستان کے۱.۷ ملین غیر قانونی افغان پناہ گزینوں کو ملک بدر کرنے کے آغاز کے ساتھ ہی پاک افغان تعلقات تاریخی طور پر نِچلی ترین سطح پر پہنچ گئے ہیں۔ تقریباََ چار دہائیاں قبل جب سوویت افواج نے افغانستان پر…
What Went Wrong with Pakistan’s “Strategic Depth” Policy?
Pakistan's strategic depth policy has fueled anti-Pakistan terrorism and contributed to deep-seated resentment amongst Afghans.
SAV Q&A with Noorulain Naseem – Pakistan’s Declaration Against Undocumented Migrants
In a recent announcement, the Pakistani government declared that 1.7 million undocumented Afghan migrants must leave the country by November 1st either voluntarily or by force. South Asian Voices Deputy Editor Mahika Khosla and Associate Editor Sania Shahid spoke with Noorulain Naseem about the humanitarian,…
Is Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Merging Into al-Qaida?
The U.N. Sanctions Committee on al-Qaida and ISIL’s recent report has pointed to the possibility of a merger between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and al-Qaida in the Indian Sub-continent (AQIS). Subsequent reporting in some sections of Pakistan’s mainstream media has interpreted this as an attempt…
The Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran Relationship: From Strains to Strength
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran lie at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, granting these three countries opportunities for immense economic cooperation and military potential. While the neighbors have occasionally signed bilateral agreements to improve their…