International Relations

Taliban’s Cross-Border Offensive Exposes Pakistan’s Role in Regional Instability

By National Security Desk | February 26, 2026

The Taliban’s large-scale retaliation against Pakistan after recent airstrikes underscores deep regional tensions that risk destabilizing America’s strategic interests along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

In a stark reminder of the persistent volatility on America's southwestern frontier, the Taliban government has launched a significant offensive against Pakistani military targets following Islamabad's recent air raids in eastern Afghanistan. This escalation is more than just a local border dispute—it reflects a dangerous pattern that threatens regional stability and America’s national security priorities. Is Pakistan Undermining Regional Peace While Fuelling Cross-Border Terror? The Taliban announced coordinated, large-scale retaliatory attacks targeting Pakistani positions near the disputed Durand Line, which Kabul never formally recognizes as an official border. These operations come in direct response to Pakistani airstrikes last week in...

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