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Taliban Unlikely to Act Against TTP, Raising Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy warns Afghan Taliban may not rein in TTP, risking Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and regional instability. Mediation efforts by Qatar, Turkey & Saudi Arabia have failed.
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by News Desk
2026-02-02
Taliban Unlikely to Act Against TTP, Raising Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Foreign Policy

The Afghan Taliban appear reluctant to take action against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), citing ideological and operational proximity, according to a recent report by the American journal Foreign Policy.

The report highlights that international mediation efforts, led by Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, have so far failed to convince the Taliban to rein in TTP activities. Analysts warn that this stance could exacerbate tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with serious implications for regional security.

Foreign Policy also notes that growing ties between the Taliban and India have further complicated the situation, allowing the Taliban to leverage Pakistan confrontations to boost their domestic standing.

The journal emphasizes that while conflicts between Pakistan and India contribute to regional instability, any escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan could trigger the dangerous spread of terrorism across South Asia. Such a scenario could also put American interests in the region at risk and destabilize the wider geopolitical landscape.

Experts urge continued diplomatic engagement and regional coordination to prevent the crisis from escalating and to mitigate potential security threats stemming from unrestrained militant activity.
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