TRT World - Author: Abdul Basit

Abdul Basit

Abdul Basit

The author is a research fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore.

The author is a research fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore.

Articles from author

How smouldering discontent affects the Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Factional rift and competing interests to move up the power ladder are among the key factors pushing the former insurgent group to the brink of implosion.

How smouldering discontent affects the Taliban rule in Afghanistan

How smouldering discontent affects the Taliban rule in Afghanistan

US-China rivalry shadows Pakistan’s efforts to repair ties with Washington

Islamabad is hoping to rebuild bilateral relations around trade and the economy. But for Washington, Pakistan might remain just a cog in the wheel in its efforts to counter Beijing in South Asia and beyond.

US-China rivalry shadows Pakistan’s efforts to repair ties with Washington

US-China rivalry shadows Pakistan’s efforts to repair ties with Washington

Why the Taliban ignores Pakistan's demands to take action against the TTP

Far from being a strategic win for Pakistan, the Taliban’s comeback has created security, political and economic challenges for Islamabad.

Why the Taliban ignores Pakistan's demands to take action against the TTP

Why the Taliban ignores Pakistan's demands to take action against the TTP

How conspiracy theories enable violent extremism

A culture of conspiracy theories have always existed within extremist groups of all hues and stripes, but it exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic.

How conspiracy theories enable violent extremism

How conspiracy theories enable violent extremism

How the US-Pakistan alliance in the 'War on Terror' hijacked itself

The more the US asked Pakistan to do, the further Pakistan moved from addressing the root causes of terrorism - and convincing its public that it was worth doing.

How the US-Pakistan alliance in the 'War on Terror' hijacked itself

How the US-Pakistan alliance in the 'War on Terror' hijacked itself

Taliban victory does not herald the revival of the global jihadist movement

The existing terrorist threat is likely to evolve in a far different way from the one witnessed after the 9/11 attacks.

Taliban victory does not herald the revival of the global jihadist movement

Taliban victory does not herald the revival of the global jihadist movement

It’s still too early to herald a Taliban victory in Afghanistan

The Taliban doesn't have the capacity or capabilities to retain the territories it captures. However, Afghanistan could be headed towards a military impasse that will either force the parties to find a political solution or drag it to a civil war.

It’s still too early to herald a Taliban victory in Afghanistan

It’s still too early to herald a Taliban victory in Afghanistan

Biden's daunting withdrawal dilemma in Afghanistan

Only a negotiated extension of the withdrawal timeframe with the Taliban and an expedited peace process inclusive of regional countries can help the US achieve a settlement.

Biden's daunting withdrawal dilemma in Afghanistan

Biden's daunting withdrawal dilemma in Afghanistan

How an Afghanistan settlement could affect militant groups globally

Any settlement the Taliban achieves in Afghanistan will have a ripple effect on 'jihadist' groups everywhere.

How an Afghanistan settlement could affect militant groups globally

How an Afghanistan settlement could affect militant groups globally

Is Pakistan losing its influence over the Taliban?

As the Taliban regains influence in Afghanistan it will look to shake its tag as a proxy force.

Is Pakistan losing its influence over the Taliban?

Is Pakistan losing its influence over the Taliban?