Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Mounting Instability in Pakistan: Consequences for Regional Security’ has been published in South Asia Monitor on 01 October 2026.
India must recognise that Pakistan’s internal security crisis has wider regional implications. Escalating Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions could create additional uncertainty along the western frontier, while attacks on Chinese projects could affect regional connectivity and investment, writes Dr Kumar.
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