Conflicting behavior between US and Afghanistan and Its Implications on Tribal Areas of Pakistan

Authors

  • Hassan Ali M. Phil Scholar Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2025(09-I)05

Keywords:

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Security, Talban, Tribal Areas

Abstract

The US-Afghan relationship, marked by decades of conflict and strategic alliances, has considerably effected Pakistan, mainly its tribal areas. This paper employs Realist Theory to analysis the geopolitical dynamics between the United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, focusing the socio-economic and security challenges posed by Pakistan’s tribal areas. The study delves into key players of the US-Afghan conflict, such as strategic goals and power struggles, and scrutinizes the spillover effects, containing militant actions, refugee influx, and economic instability in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Pakistan’s realist approach, shaped by military operations such as Zarb-i-Azb, FATA’s union in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and strategic involvement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, reveals its struggles to regulate sovereignty and regional stability. Qualitative methodology is used also have secondary sources utilized for data collection, providing a detailed understanding of the interconnectedness of local, regional, and global dynamics encompasses these complicated triangular relations. The study underlines the importance of multilateral cooperation, economic resilience through initiatives like CPEC, and governance reforms in combating long-lasting challenges. This study suggests to address the interrelated security, economic, and governance issues in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the surrounding area by taking a regional strategy. Show a consistent dedication to and involvement in advancing regional security and stability. Put an emphasis on sustainable and inclusive development to raise quality of life, alleviate poverty, and advance stability in the region. To confront common security challenges, regional stakeholders should strengthen their counterterrorism collaboration.

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Published

2025-01-10

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Ali, H. (2025). Conflicting behavior between US and Afghanistan and Its Implications on Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 9(1), 39–51. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2025(09-I)05