International Affairs

Pakistani Airstrikes on Bagram: A Dangerous Escalation Threatening Regional Stability and U.S. Interests

By Economics Desk | March 2, 2026

Pakistan’s recent airstrike near Afghanistan’s Bagram base, followed by Taliban aerial retaliations, underscores escalating regional tensions that imperil American strategic interests and threaten to intensify instability at a critical geopolitical crossroads.

In a development that demands urgent scrutiny from Washington and its allies, Pakistani air forces launched strikes near the Bagram base in Afghanistan—the very location once emblematic of American military presence and power in the region. The Taliban government confirmed the attack on this pivotal site just north of Kabul, denouncing it as an outright violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty.This brazen cross-border incursion highlights not only Pakistan’s willingness to disregard international norms but also signals growing volatility along America’s former frontline against terrorism. How long can the United States afford to turn a blind eye while Islamabad undermines stability in a...

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