The Fragile Frontier: Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Uneasy Ceasefire and the Battle for Control
Fatima Umer Madani, Msc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies The recently brokered ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, mediated by Qatar and Türkiye , represents a temporary pause in their long-standing border conflict. It highlights persistent structural challenges such as weak state institutions, limited trust, informal border economies, and the influence of militant networks. Without enforcement mechanisms or shared incentives, the agreement risks reversal and...