Elizabeth Threlkeld

In this discussion, Elizabeth Threlkeld, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, and Obaidullah Baheer, an adjunct lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, delve into the recent ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They explore the challenges the Afghan Taliban face in controlling the TTP and highlight the precariousness of regional stability. The conversation also touches on the humanitarian impact on border civilians, the complexities of external influences, and the need for a unified approach to de-escalation in a politically fraught landscape.