Pakistan’s Claim of Killing Militants Masks the Persistent Threat of Terrorism in the Region

Pakistan’s recent announcement of killing 31 militants in its northwest claims a hard-won victory—but is this just another round in a seemingly endless cycle of violence that threatens regional stability and America’s security interests?The raids targeted hideouts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghanistan border, areas long used by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a group linked to Afghanistan’s Taliban but with distinct, violent agendas against Pakistan. While Pakistani authorities label those killed as "Khwarij," or extremists, the deeper issue remains: persistent militant sanctuaries across porous borders continue to fuel chaos.Why Do Talks with Terrorists Rarely Lead to Lasting Peace?In an...