Pakistan's Five-Fold Strategy to Conceal Afghanistan Policy Failures and Pressure Taliban Leadership

Nov 04, 2025 06:23 pm CST

Pakistan employs multiple strategic narratives to reshape global perceptions of its Afghanistan relations, presenting itself as a victim of terrorism while pressuring the Taliban through diplomatic posturing, international alliance-building, military threats, and anti-India rhetoric. This comprehensive analysis examines how these tactics aim to conceal Pakistan's failed "strategic depth" policy while potentially risking long-term regional stability and relationships.