Pakistan and Afghanistan careening toward open war

The latest escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks one of the most serious turning points in relations between the two neighbors since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in August 2021. What began as recurring border skirmishes and mutual accusations of militant sanctuary has evolved into a cycle of retaliation that risks transforming a historically [...]The post Pakistan and Afghanistan careening toward open war appeared first on Asia Times.
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