Afghan & Pakistani Taliban | Difference between them | Religious Nationalists or Proxy Terrorists?
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The Afghan Taliban and the Pakistani Taliban, while sharing some ideological similarities, have distinct differences. The Afghan Taliban primarily focuses on establishing an Islamic Emirate within Afghanistan, maintaining close ties with the Pakistani military and intelligence services. In contrast, the Pakistani Taliban, or Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), views the Pakistani state and its military as un-Islamic and targets them as enemies. Both groups have evolved from nationalist movements to religious nationalists, influenced by radical ideologies. However, their roles as proxy terrorists are evident, with the Afghan Taliban providing sanctuary to the TTP, which has intensified its insurgency against Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban's rise to power. This complex relationship underscores the dual nature of these groups as both religious nationalists and proxy terrorists.
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