What Will Decide the Next Phase of Pakistan-US Relations
Talk of a new chapter in Pakistan United States relations often comes wrapped in familiar phrases about reset and reboot. What is
Afghanistan’s militant ecosystem and the rise of ETIM
Afghanistan remains a preferred destination for the East Turkestan Islamic Movement for a mix of practical and ideological reasons that are not
ETIM’s Alliance With IAG
The claim that the East Turkestan Islamic Movement is being hosted and fully supported by elements within the Interim Afghan Government is
Al Qaeda’s New Web of Alliances in Afghanistan
Al Qaeda’s quiet rebuilding in Afghanistan is not happening in isolation. It is tied to a careful web of alliances with groups
Hamza bin Laden in Afghanistan
The reported re-emergence of Hamza bin Laden and Hamza al Ghamdi in Afghanistan is more than a headline. It is a warning
Why ISKP’s Leadership Stays in Afghanistan
The most telling feature of Islamic State Khorasan today is not only that it survives in Afghanistan, but that its senior leadership
Afghan Fighters in TTP
Pakistan’s latest counter terrorism operations in Bannu, North Waziristan, and Bajaur have reinforced a point that many officials have argued for years
Welfare Wins and the Protest Line
Welfare measures and protest politics often collide in a way that leaves ordinary people stuck in the middle. Right now, the government
Institutional Resolve Delivers for AJK
In a political climate where noise often tries to pass as substance, a quiet governance win can matter more than a dozen
Digital Propaganda and the Slow Erosion of Constitutional Order
Disinformation is no longer a side effect of politics; it is a method of politics. In today’s digital space, coordinated influence campaigns
