The Illusion of Alignment: Islamabad, Kabul & the TTP Deadlock

The Illusion of Alignment exposes the widening strategic disconnect between Pakistan and the Taliban over the TTP crisis. The report analyses collapsed negotiations, militant resurgence, border clashes, refugee expulsions, Chinese and American stakes, and the deepening mistrust that fuels instability across the Af-Pak region. It outlines scenario pathways—from managed stability to limited conflict—and highlights implications for India, including rising cross-border risks, shifting geopolitical alignments, and humanitarian pressures. For policymakers and analysts, this is essential foresight into a rapidly evolving arc of volatility.

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