The Taliban vs Pakistan: Can they both lose?

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The article examines tensions between Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan, arguing that the Taliban has strengthened since the U.S. withdrawal while militant groups remain active. It also discusses Al Qaeda’s presence, the Afghan resistance, and Islamic State Khorasan Province.

Five years after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban is stronger than ever, Al Qaeda continues to operate under its protection, and Pakistan is learning the hard way that supporting jihadists comes with a price. Bill Roggio is joined by Will Selber to assess the state of the Taliban's Islamic Emirate, the fractured Afghan resistance, and the continued presence of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State's Khorasan Province. The post The Taliban vs Pakistan: Can they both lose? appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.