Irredentism vs. Realpolitik: The Durand Line, Afghan Defiance, and Pakistan’s Search for Coherency
The perpetual crisis on the Durand Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan is fueled by Kabul’s ideological rejection of the border that is rooted in irredentism, and damaged by Islamabad’s internal incoherence, preventing a realistic resolution to the TTP-driven security dilemma.