The Baloch insurgency in Pakistan has intensified sharply since the beginning of 2025, marked by sophisticated attacks such as the Jaffar Express hijacking by Baloch Liberation Army-Jeeyand faction (BLA-J) on March 11, 2025, which resulted in the kidnapping of more than 400 passengers and death of at least 26 hostages. … Read Online
Verma, Baloch, and Valle’s timely analysis of the rapidly evolving Baloch insurgency offers crucial insights into one of South Asia’s most complex security challenges. This well researched piece comes at a critical juncture, as the insurgency has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication and regional impact since early 2025. The authors provide a nuanced examination of the insurgency’s historical foundations, tactical evolution, and strategic implications for South Asian security.
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