Afghanistan Archives - CommandEleven

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Resignation & The Coming Civil War

For the observer, looking at each event in isolation, it won't make sense. When you combine them all, Haqqani's resignation makes a great deal of sense at this time.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Terrorism

Taliban Lies That Would Make the Nazis Proud

A few days ago, Afghanistan International, a newspaper with a reputation of questionable values and even more questionable reporting, published an article about the “Mir Ali Agreement” that was signed between Sirajuddin Haqqani and various terrorist groups before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

The TTP is an Internal Problem for Pakistan

Let’s assume that Pakistan agrees with the Taliban that the TTP is an internal matter for Pakistan. Following that understanding, Pakistan has the right to strike ANY TTP camp, wherever it may be, including inside Afghanistan’s borders.

Dec

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Defense Security, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Pakistan using dual approach of diplomacy, military action against Afghan-based militants

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director – CommandEleven, spoke with Arab News’s Naimat Khan about the Pakistan Army airstrikes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Aug

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Understanding the Durand Line in Pak-Afghan Clashes

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director - CommandEleven, spoke with Sputnik India's Pawan Atri about the Durand Line conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Jul

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Challenges with the TTP and Taliban in Kabul

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director of CommandEleven, spoke in detail with Sputnik India’s Pawan Atri about Pakistan’s challenges with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Taliban government in Kabul.

Jun

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Pakistan, Terrorism

Historical Reference

This post is a historical collection of what CommandEleven has said in the past about the activities of the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Jun

By Niels Groeneveld Afghanistan, Briefing Papers, Pakistan, Terrorism

Understanding the Taliban

The Kandahari Faction of the Taliban has often been overshadowed by other factions and militant groups, but its relevance in shaping the Afghan insurgency and regional geopolitics cannot be understated. While most focus on the Taliban as a monolithic entity, or pay particular attention to the Haqqani Network due to its operational audacity, the Kandahari Faction represents a unique amalgam of ideological resilience, military capability, and strategic diplomacy that has long-lasting implications for peace and security in Afghanistan and beyond.

Jun

By Niels Groeneveld Afghanistan, Briefing Papers, Pakistan, Terrorism

Understanding the Haqqani Network

The Haqqani Network stands as one of Afghanistan's most notorious insurgent groups. With close ties to the Taliban and led by the Haqqani family, this network has played a significant role in the country's conflict.

Jun

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Pakistan, Terrorism

TTP Strength

Emboldened for the reason that the Taliban could not take action against them because senior al-Qaeda (AQ) commanders and fighters believed the TTP was right in striking Pakistan for their position during the War on Terror. Noor Wali Mehsud was so confident on this belief that he told both the Prime Minister and the Deputy Defence Minister of Afghanistan that if the Taliban continued to push the TTP to stop cross-border attacks they would pledge their allegiance to ISKP.

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