A Lasting Political Solution To The Afghan-Pakistani War Is Extremely Unlikely By Andrew Korybko Neither wants to submit to the other’s polar opposite demands on the three issues central to their security dilemma, Afghanistan is incapable of conquering Pakistan, and Pakistan… Read More ›
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The Shadow Front: How the Iran Crisis Is Fuelling The New Af-Pak Conflict
The Shadow Front: How the Iran Crisis Is Fuelling The New Af-Pak Conflict By Uriel Araujo The deadly Kabul hospital strike signals a dangerous escalation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. As global attention centres on Iran, a parallel crisis deepens. Economic isolation,… Read More ›
Why Did The US Raise The Terrorist Designation For A Group Of Anti-Chinese Militants In Pakistan?
Why Did The US Raise The Terrorist Designation For A Group Of Anti-Chinese Militants In Pakistan? By Andrew Korybko One would think that the US would consider such a group to be an ally in its New Cold War with China…. Read More ›
What Comes Next After The Jaffar Express Terrorist Attack In Pakistan?
What Comes Next After The Jaffar Express Terrorist Attack In Pakistan? By Andrew Korybko Regardless of whether or not Pakistan authorizes kinetic action against “Balochistan Liberation Army” camps in Afghanistan, the state must adequately address the indigenous causes of this conflict… Read More ›
Balochistan Crisis: Imran Khan Says Stability Only Possible Through Public Trust in Government
Balochistan Crisis: Imran Khan Says Stability Only Possible Through Public Trust in Government An Important Message by Former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail – March 11, 2025 “Terrorism has once again taken root in the country. During our… Read More ›
عوامی اعتماد پر مشتمل حکومت كے بغیر ملك میں استحکام ممکن نہیں۔ عمران خان
عوامی اعتماد پر مشتمل حکومت كے بغیر ملك میں استحکام ممکن نہیں۔ عمران خان سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کا اڈیالہ جیل سے اہم پیغام
The CIA Isn’t Responsible For The Upsurge Of Terrorism In Pakistan’s Balochistan Region
The CIA Isn’t Responsible For The Upsurge Of Terrorism In Pakistan’s Balochistan Region By Andrew Korybko Ignoring the decades-old political roots of the Baloch Conflict, their new economic dimension over the past decade since CPEC, and the latest Taliban connections via… Read More ›
The Latest Unrest In Gwadar Imperils Pakistan’s Eurasian Connectivity Plans
The Latest Unrest In Gwadar Imperils Pakistan’s Eurasian Connectivity Plans By Andrew Korybko Afghanistan and the Central Asian Republics are more inclined to focus their exports on Iran’s North-South Transport Corridor instead of Pakistan’s CPEC so long as the Baloch Conflict… Read More ›
The Latest Terrorist Attack In Gwadar Is A Reminder Of Why CPEC Has Yet To Take Off
The Latest Terrorist Attack In Gwadar Is A Reminder Of Why CPEC Has Yet To Take Off By Andrew Korybko The past decade saw an unprecedented influx of Chinese capital into infrastructure investments, but the police, military, and intelligence services haven’t… Read More ›
The Iranian Foreign Minister’s Trip To Islamabad Is An Opportunity To Patch Up Their Problems
The Iranian Foreign Minister’s Trip To Islamabad Is An Opportunity To Patch Up Their Problems By Andrew Korybko If Foreign Minister Abdollahian can at least convince his hosts to seriously explore creating a joint security mechanism as the first step towards… Read More ›