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Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade Fire as Conflict Takes a Dangerous Turn

pfranz — Friday, March 20, 2026 - 19:49

A mass-casualty incident near Kabul on 16 March marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. More fighting promises nothing but more death, displacement and economic damage. Friendly countries should work together to bring the sides back to the negotiating table.

Asia’s Security Order in Flux: The Role of U.S. Allies

eschelhaas — Monday, March 16, 2026 - 16:51

In this in-person event, Crisis Group experts and May Wong, Indochina Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, unpacked how defence postures across the Indo-Pacific are evolving and what these changes mean for the future of its security order.

The Three-body Problem in the Taiwan Strait

glenssen — Monday, March 2, 2026 - 11:14

The status quo in the Taiwan Strait is looking precarious, with Beijing flexing its muscles, Taipei mired in political discord and Washington sending mixed signals about its policy. All parties should avoid taking provocative actions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing.

پاکستان: د افغانستان په پوله د وسله والو د زیاتیدونکي شتون پر وړاندې غبرګون

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:44

د پاکستان په لوېدیځ کې د جهاديانو د خونړیو بریدونو وروسته د اسلام آباد او کابل ترمنځ د دښمنۍ تازه څ‍په رامنځته شوه. د پاکستان حکومت وايي چې افغان طالبان وسله والو ته پناه ورکوي. دواړه پلازمینې د بهرنیو قدرتونو په مرسته، باید د تاوتریخوالي د کمولو لپاره مخکې لدې چې نور هم زیات شي، کار وکړي.

پاکستان: واکنش به افزایش حضور شبه‌نظامیان در مرز افغانستان

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:30

به دنبال حملات مرگبار جهادیستها در غرب پاکستان، موج تازه‌ای خصومتها بین اسلام‌آباد و کابل آغاز شده است. حکومت پاکستان میگوید طالبان افغانستان به این شبه‌نظامیان پناه میدهد. هر دو پایتخت باید با کمک قدرت‌های خارجی، برای کاهش تنش‌ها قبل از تشدید بیشترآنها تلاش کنند.

Pakistan: Responding to the Militant Surge on the Afghan Border

glenssen — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 00:00

A fresh outbreak of hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul follows a rash of lethal jihadist attacks in western Pakistan. The Pakistani government says the Afghan Taliban are harbouring the militants. With outside powers’ help, both capitals should work to reduce tensions before they escalate further.

10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026

eschelhaas — Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 14:31

The world was careening into a dangerous new era well before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Things have mostly got worse in his second term thus far.

10 conflictos para tener en la mira en 2026

glenssen — Miércoles, Diciembre 31, 2025 - 12:47

El mundo se precipitaba hacia una nueva y peligrosa era mucho antes del regreso de Donald Trump a la Casa Blanca. En lo que va de su segundo mandato, la situación en general ha empeorado.

Dix conflits à surveiller en 2026

emactaggart — Mercredi, décembre 31, 2025 - 10:28

Le monde s’engageait déjà sur une trajectoire dangereuse bien avant le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche. Les choses se sont, pour l’essentiel, encore dégradées depuis le début de son second mandat.

Tarique Rahman’s Return Raises the Stakes ahead of Bangladesh Poll

glenssen — Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 16:32

Crisis Group expert Thomas Kean examines the political consequences of the return of Tarique Rahman – widely considered the PM-in-waiting – to Bangladesh after years in exile