Now that the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan with rapid speed and are moving toward declaring their so-called Islamic Emirate, the development will have far-reaching implications for Pakistan’s jihadi landscape. The Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan and the accompanying triumphant narrative are a boon for the Pakistani jihadis. They will draw strength and inspiration from the Taliban’s victory to fuel recruitment, funding, and increase their violent activities inside Pakistan. In fact, it is already happening.
Sep 2021. We Need to Talk about Pakistan
