Ttp Assessment
Pakistan Taliban or the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
Pakistan maintains the seventh largest population in the world with approximately 130 million residents. While the country maintains a democratic elected system, it is very unstable following the September 11th attacks on the United States. The Pakistan government was forced to sever its ties with the Taliban government in Afghanistan due to staunch pressure from the U.S. The country is threatened by numerous entities while posing significant threats to the region and the world. Due to these factors, the U.S. has several interests within the country. While Pakistan would likely enjoy a partnership with the U.S., several terrorist organizations in the region have exerted their influence to deny this collaboration.
Although Pakistan maintains a well-trained military, multiple entities are security threats to Pakistan, including state and non-state threats. Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, it has maintained a long-standing rivalry with India, which has resulted in several confrontations. Additionally, Pakistan has witnessed an increasing epidemic of extremists within the country. While Pakistan enjoys a symbiotic relationship with some of these extremist organizations, others seek to destroy the government, leading to a hypocritical stance on terrorism. When India achieved independence from Britain in 1947, the country split into two regions; with certain regions consisting of at least 75% Muslims; were to become Pakistan, while the rest would shape India. However, the Muslim-dominated region of Kashmir was disputed and split between the two countries, while Pakistan believes it belongs entirely within its borders. Kashmir remains the most significant source of friction between the countries, mostly due to Pakistan’s persistence to seize it. Of the three wars fought between India and Pakistan, two were a result of Pakistan's incursion in the Indian-controlled territory. On the other hand, India has shown
Pakistan maintains the seventh largest population in the world with approximately 130 million residents. While the country maintains a democratic elected system, it is very unstable following the September 11th attacks on the United States. The Pakistan government was forced to sever its ties with the Taliban government in Afghanistan due to staunch pressure from the U.S. The country is threatened by numerous entities while posing significant threats to the region and the world. Due to these factors, the U.S. has several interests within the country. While Pakistan would likely enjoy a partnership with the U.S., several terrorist organizations in the region have exerted their influence to deny this collaboration.
Although Pakistan maintains a well-trained military, multiple entities are security threats to Pakistan, including state and non-state threats. Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, it has maintained a long-standing rivalry with India, which has resulted in several confrontations. Additionally, Pakistan has witnessed an increasing epidemic of extremists within the country. While Pakistan enjoys a symbiotic relationship with some of these extremist organizations, others seek to destroy the government, leading to a hypocritical stance on terrorism. When India achieved independence from Britain in 1947, the country split into two regions; with certain regions consisting of at least 75% Muslims; were to become Pakistan, while the rest would shape India. However, the Muslim-dominated region of Kashmir was disputed and split between the two countries, while Pakistan believes it belongs entirely within its borders. Kashmir remains the most significant source of friction between the countries, mostly due to Pakistan’s persistence to seize it. Of the three wars fought between India and Pakistan, two were a result of Pakistan's incursion in the Indian-controlled territory. On the other hand, India has shown