Civilian Protection in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Security Imperatives, International Law, Political Credibility, and Geopolitical Constraints By Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani Introduction: Between National Security and Civilian Protection The latest Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan have once again exposed the complex intersection of national security, cross-border militancy, civilian protection, sovereignty, international law, and regional geopolitics. On October 1, … Continue reading Civilian Protection in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Security Imperatives, International Law, Political Credibility, and Geopolitical Constraints