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CONFLICT● ELEVATED1h ago · Oct 8, 2026, 11:57 PM

The Taliban vs Pakistan: Can they both lose?

Long War Journal · south asia

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.

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