Countering the Lethal Troika

NOOR Wali Mehsud, the ameer of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), recently announced that their ‘jihad’ against Pakistan had entered a “decisive phase”. He emphasized the determination to “liberate their lands and enforce the divine laws therein”. Mehsud’s newfound confidence stems from the sanctuary provided by the Afghan Taliban government and the commitment of Afghanistan-based Al … Read more