February 8, 2026
Pakistan’s Proxy Strategy Backfires, Creating Deadly Militants and Regional Chaos
Pakistan's funding of Islamist proxies in Afghanistan led to the rise of the Taliban and later violent groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. This 'Frankenstein' proxy war turned deadly, killing thousands and destabilizing the region. Other nations like the UAE and India also use proxies, risking blowback and lasting instability.