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Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, launched on June 22, 2024, is a comprehensive counter-insurgency effort by the Pakistani government to eliminate terrorism and extremism in the country's western regions. The operation aims to destroy terrorist sanctuaries, disrupt networks, eradicate extremism, enhance border security, and stabilize the country. Involving a large-scale deployment of military, paramilitary, and law enforcement forces, the operation has achieved significant successes, including the elimination of terrorist commanders, destruction of hideouts, and restoration of government control. Despite challenges like terrain, asymmetric warfare, and civilian casualties, the operation continues to make progress, with a unified response from civil-military cooperation and intelligence-based operations. #OperationAzmeIstehkam #CounterInsurgency #PakistanSecurity #AntiTerrorism #BorderSecurity #MilitaryOperations #ExtremismElimination #CivilMilitaryCooperation #TerrorismEradication #IBO #WesternRegions #StabilityEfforts #PakArmy #SecurityForces #NationalSecurity

nterterrorism: The erosion of public support undermines the military’s ability to effectively combat terrorism. Public opinion can either bolster or weaken the morale and legitimacy of the military’s actions. If people view the military more as a political actor rather than a national defender, the legitimacy of its counterterrorism efforts can be questioned, potentially leading to reduced cooperation from local populations in affected areas.

I am excited to share my latest article, "Pakistan's Counterterrorism Strategy: Beyond Azm-e-Istehkam," for the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank based in the UK. I argued that Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, like its predecessors, is unlikely to bring lasting peace unless Pakistan shifts to a more holistic and integrated strategy. The military alone cannot win this war; true victory requires the backing of socioeconomic development, robust legal frameworks, political unity, and unwavering public support. I delved into how, with the launch of this latest military counterterrorism operation, the country can ensure that it does not repeat past mistakes. It's time for a fresh perspective and a new approach. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5jMahVe. #AzmeIstehkam #Counterterrorism #Pakistan #SecurityStudies #PolicyAnalysis

Welcome to the official LinkedIn page for The United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate! This video explores the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate. It was selected by the Executive Office of the Secretary-General to be displayed on the Video Wall in the Sputnik area in the General Assembly Lobby during High-Level Week of the 79th United Nations General Assembly for The United Nations Summit of the Future. The United Nations Summit of the Future will deliver a Pact for the Future that creates a more peaceful world. The pact will include a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations as annexes. One of the key themes of the pact is international peace and security. Action 24 of the Pact for the Future focuses on countering terrorism. https://lnkd.in/ewxPTWit #OurCommonFuture #UNGA #CTC #CTED #counterterrorism

Counter-Terrorism Narrative: The Indian government has framed the armed insurgency in Kashmir as a result of terrorism, often attributing the unrest to external influences, particularly Pakistan. This narrative has been used to justify military operations and a strong security presence in the region.

Learn about the shadowy world of Delta Force with this comprehensive guide to the covert unit written by former SEALs and SOCOM members. #DeltaForce #SpecialOperations #EliteWarriors #CounterTerrorism #MissionReady https://lnkd.in/dnJxAwZ

📄𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 by Wannes Verstraete “Message from the Eastern Flank: From Celtic Uprise to Dacian Fall” * The next #Belgian government has important questions to tackle concerning threats and operations should Belgian Defense prepare for: what corresponding forces should field and who are the ideal partner states to develop these forces * While the collective #security and counter-terrorism experiences from past military  deployments should be preserved, Belgian armed forces need to regain familiarity with large-scale peer-to-peer #warfare * Since February 2022, collective defense has again become the main effort of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after decades of ‘out-of-area’ operations * Consequently, the armed forces of #NATO’s member states need to transition back to force packages that are well-suited to defend the North Atlantic area as enshrined in the 1949 Washington Treaty * Creating a new heavy mechanized brigade would send a strong solidarity signal to the other Allies given that such forces are better tailored for countering the threats emanating from the Eastern flank of NATO #CollectiveSecurity #CounterTerrorism #StrategicPartnerships #DefensePolicy #NationalSecurity #MilitaryStrategy #SecurityThreats #DefenseCooperation #MilitaryModernization #StrategicAlliances #EuropeanDefense #GlobalSecurity 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉 https://bit.ly/4eEdsTu

USA left Afghanistan in such a mess that can’t see and follow the events over there, forgets that USA fought against Turks and Turkey sponsored jihadis in Afghanistan, and in Syria, including Afghanis fought under Turkish military supervision. Pan-Turkism connections with Central Asian Turkics from Uzbeks to Uyghurs, whom also trained inside Turkey in USA sponsored “Train+Equip” camps whom mostly joined ISIS and Al Nusra after graduation? Is that possible that USA intelligence agencies and NATO intelligence agencies doesn’t know how deep and wide Turkey involved? ISIS-K attacked Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, like past attacks of ISIS in Turkey, never against Turks? but Kurds and Christian minorities? That’s the game Pan-Turkism and Turco-Islam wants us to see, but in reality it’s the cover up ops to hide Turkey’s sponsorship playing victim? I won’t be surprised if Russia points at Turkey in recent attack, if it’s more important than Russia-Turkey alliance started in anti-Kurdish politics, later signed S-400, and clearing Russian dirty money through Turkish financial system, not just exposed yet as much as Turkey’s involvement with Iran as in the case of #RezaZarrab and #Halkbank As it said “wait and see” 😊

The resurgence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a significant threat to Pakistan’s internal stability and regional security, escalating since the return of the Afghan Taliban to power in 2021. Strengthened by alliances with other groups, leadership changes, and state sponsorship, TTP has expanded its operations, challenging counter-terrorism efforts. Despite Pakistan’s attempts at negotiation and recent military operations, the TTP's growing influence remains a pressing concern for South Asia’s stability. Read full article at https://lnkd.in/e4G4UC8a #TTPResurgence #PakistanSecurity #SouthAsiaStability #CounterTerrorism #AfghanTaliban

U.S. and Uzbekistan military leaders discuss counterterrorism and regional cooperation at Pentagon At a meeting between the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, the US expressed its commitment to co-operate with Uzbekistan to ensure regional stability and the sovereignty of each Central Asian country. 👉Details: https://lnkd.in/dtWGZQTT #DaryoNews #Uzbekistan #Counterterrorism #DefensePartnership #CentralAsia #StrategicPartnership #GlobalDefense