Afghanistan’s Safe Havens And Ideological Patronage: Catalysts For Global Terrorism – OpEd

The contemporary global terrorist threat extends beyond labels or rhetoric. It is anchored in the resilience of networks such as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and Al-Qaeda. UN Security Council reports estimate that Afghanistan hosts nearly 23,000 foreign militants. Many of these militants draw ideological backing and operational freedom from the permissive governance of the Islamic Emirate. These groups remain active. They continue to recruit, train, and orchestrate attacks that reach...