Bagram Air Base: The Strategic Pivot in US-Taliban Relations and Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions

Oct 24, 2025 04:25 pm CST

This comprehensive analysis examines how the Bagram Air Base has become a geopolitical focal point, triggering tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The article explores US President Trump's desire to reclaim the base, the strategic implications for regional powers, and the complex web of interests involving Pakistan, the Taliban, resistance groups, and neighboring countries. It provides crucial context on how this military installation represents both a strategic asset and a sovereignty flashpoint with potential to reshape Central Asian power dynamics.