Abstract
Objective: Over the past two decades, South Asia, especially Pakistan, has witnessed a significant increase in terrorism and religious extremism. The roots of sectarian extremism in Pakistan can be traced back to the late 1970s, giving rise to groups like the “Pakistan Taliban” or “Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.” The combination of internal ideological foundations and international and regional issues has facilitated the rise of Pakistani Talibanism. This study aims to address the central question: How has the Islamic Emirate of the Afghan Taliban contributed to the resurgence of extremist militants within the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan?
Method: This research adopts an analytical-explanatory approach, leveraging the principles of diffusion theory.
Results: The findings suggest that under Taliban rule, Afghanistan serves as a "strategic depth" for the militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Conclusion: The study concludes that when the Pakistani government conducts operations against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants, these individuals often flee to Afghanistan, where they receive safe haven from the Taliban.
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