Deadly Bombing in Pakistan Highlights Persistent Threats to Regional Stability and U.S. Interests

In southwestern Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, a suicide bomber detonated near a stadium outside Quetta on Tuesday night, killing at least 13 people and injuring 30 more as supporters of a nationalist party dispersed from a political rally. The attack is yet another grim reminder that this region remains a volatile tinderbox with direct consequences for U.S. national security and regional allies. Why Does This Violence Matter to America? Balochistan has long been caught in the throes of an unresolved insurgency, fueled by separatist groups demanding independence from Islamabad, like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Though these militants mainly target...