Balochistan has emerged as one of the most sensitive security flashpoints in South and West Asia. Its vast geography, sparse population, strategic coastline, and long-running insurgency place it at the center of regional competition involving Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and China. In 2026, instability in Balochistan is no longer a localized issue; it is a regional variable with cross-border implications and global attention. Understanding the current security situation in Balochistan requires examining not only internal grievances but also how parallel developments in neighboring Iran, shifting Afghan realities, and China’s strategic investments intersect in complex and potentially destabilizing ways. The Security Situation in Balochistan Today Balochistan remains Pakistan’s most volatile province. Insurgent violence, sabotage of infrastructure, and attacks on security forces continue despite decades of military operations and development promises. The core drivers of unrest are consi...
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