Edge of Discord: Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations

The Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship is intricate as well as diverse, encompassing several decades of common history, intricate geopolitical dynamics, and a joint endeavour to combat terrorism. Steeped in a web of strategic interests, ideological differences, and security considerations, this relationship has vacillated between collaboration and discord. The Durand Line, a demarcation established during the colonial era that Afghanistan has long contested, has been a central factor in their interactions, influencing the course of…