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Pakistan’s U.S.–Iran Diplomacy Sought to Prevent a Militant Spillover

06.12.2026 Rahim Nasar

Executive Summary: Pakistan’s diplomacy during the U.S.–Iran conflict was driven more by a desire to prevent a security vacuum along its roughly 900-kilometer (about 559-mile)...

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Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammad’s Women’s Wing: Jamaat-ul-Muminat

06.05.2026 Animesh Roul

Executive Summary: In October 2025, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) launched a women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Muminat (JuM), led by Sadiya Azhar, following organizational setbacks from India's May 2025 Operation...

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ISPP’s Expanding Operational Geography in Pakistan

06.05.2026 Rahim Nasar

Executive Summary: Islamic State Pakistan Province (ISPP)—a chapter of Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP)—has significantly transformed its tactical capabilities and operational geography, evolving its...

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Pakistan: Unexpected Host of U.S.–Iranian Talks

06.05.2026 Andrea Serino

Executive Summary: Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran,...

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