Counterterrorism Expert Ajmal Sohail on Pakistan’s ISI Targeting the Chinese in Afghanistan

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Counterterrorism expert Ajmal Sohail analyzes how Pakistan's ISI is allegedly undermining Chinese projects in Afghanistan to retain leverage over Beijing and reinforce Pakistan's role as a gatekeeper for regional connectivity via CPEC. The strategy reflects deep tensions in the Pakistan-China-Afghanistan triangular relationship. ISI's actions are seen as a bargaining chip to maintain influence over Belt and Road Initiative corridors.

“By undermining Chinese projects [in Afghanistan], the ISI seeks to remind Beijing that Pakistan remains a critical gatekeeper for regional connectivity, especially through CPEC.”

World Security Conflict Politics ISI Pakistan China Afghanistan CPEC counterterrorism regional connectivity Belt and Road

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