Failure of Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks and the Threat of a Regional War.
Failure of Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks and the Threat of a Regional War. The failure of Pakistan-Afghanistan negotiations marks a dangerous turning point for regional peace and global security. Afghanistan’s territory continues to be used for money laundering, drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and terrorism, activities that pose a grave threat not only to Pakistan but to the entire world. If the Afghan government and its leadership persist on this path, the outcome could be a new regional war — one that would drag in global powers and destabilize South and Central Asia once again. Reports suggest that Pakistan has refused to provide written consent for a joint operation against the Taliban, which has raised questions about Islamabad’s stance on counterterrorism cooperation. However, if Afghanistan continues to allow its soil to be used by anti-Pakistan elements and international terrorist networks, it will push the region toward a confrontation with far-reaching consequences. S...