Post-US-Withdrawal Situation in Afghanistan And Its Implications On Baluchistan

Abstract

The US invaded Afghanistan more than twenty-one years ago in response to the 9/11 attacks on US territory, which were planned by terrorists using Afghanistan as their operational headquarters. American soldiers and their NATO partners had battled terrorists from the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan for twenty years. U.S and NATO soldiers departed, leaving behind a Taliban-run Afghanistan that is vulnerable, defenseless, and ruled by a volatile and dangerous political environment. Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, there have been more cross-border attacks on Pakistani security officers. The situation has worsened over the last several months, notably in Baluchistan, where Afghanistan and Pakistan share a border on the West Bank. The Post US withdrawal has a role in sectarianism, resulting in the rise of proxy wars and violence in Baluchistan. Furthermore, an upsurge has been seen in insurgent movements and drug trafficking. This research study’s main focus is to highlight the implications of post-US withdrawal on Baluchistan.