Abdul Waheed Waheed

I løpet av den flere tiår lange gjennomføringen av Pakistans «strategisk dybde»-politikk har Islamabad brukt en kombinasjon av politiske, militære, etterretningsbaserte og tvangsmessige virkemidler for å oppmuntre eller presse Afghanistan…

During the decades-long implementation of Pakistan’s “strategic depth” policy, Islamabad has employed a combination of political, military, intelligence, and coercive instruments in an effort to encourage or pressure Afghanistan toward…

Afghanistan is often portrayed as a perpetual victim of great power politics, a country trapped in the crosshairs of history, its land repeatedly used and its people exploited, only to be discarded when stronger states achieve their…

The roots of the Afghan refugee crisis trace back to the late 1970s, when political upheaval and the communist takeover plunged the country into prolonged conflict and instability. As violence intensified and state structures weakened,…

Considering the ground realities in Afghanistan, the historical trajectory of Pakistan’s policies toward Afghanistan, and the evolving geopolitical dynamics of the region, Pakistan’s airstrikes and missile attacks inside Afghanistan cannot…

When Pakistan violated Afghan sovereignty and conducted strikes inside Afghan territory, it framed the action as a pre-emptive security response against armed groups allegedly operating from Afghan soil. This was not a marginal incident or…

The latest violation of the Afghan sovereignty by Pakistan and bombing mostly civilians underscores a dangerous trajectory in Afghanistan–Pakistan relations. Confirmed reports and widely circulated videos indicate that recent Pakistani…

The months-long deadlock at Durand Line checkpoints has created harsh realities on the ground. Since October 2025, all regular passenger and commercial trade, bilateral transit, and most movements have been suspended, severely undermining…

Terrorism has never had a universally accepted definition. The reason is straightforward, as terrorism is not purely a legal matter; it is fundamentally political, geopolitical, and ideological. Throughout modern history, the label…

Pakistan’s internal security situation has continued to deteriorate despite the closure of crossing points along the Durand Line nearly three months ago and the use of air power against targets inside Afghanistan. These measures have not…