How Pakistan uses militants to gain regional influence

How Pakistan uses militants to gain regional influence

The security dynamics of the region are far more complex than what is reflected in official statements from U.S., Pakistani, or Taliban officials. The recent arrest and transfer to U.S. custody of the alleged mastermind behind the Abbey Gate attack at Kabul airport—a move credited to Pakistan’s cooperation—raises deeper questions about Islamabad’s role in managing and directing regional militant groups. For decades, Pakistan has used proxy warfa…