South Asia

For many companies operating in the broader region, the prospect of greater Russian influence will be unwelcome. With terrorism continuing to pose a threat, companies operating in Central Asia face an ongoing threat to their infrastructure. Instability in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s limited ability to contain ISK could easily lead to cross-border attacks or unrest in other Central Asian states. Targeting oil and gas infrastructure could cause significant economic damage and

India has accused Pakistan of being involved in the attack, which Pakistan denies. India also threatened a “loud and clear” response to the incident. More than 1,500 people have been arrested by the police across Jammu and Kashmir, and several demonstrations were held in Srinagar over the attack. On 25 April 2025, media reported indicated that both sides exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control, which separates the two countries, but the report did not specify the exact lo

The incident marks the first time that an entire train has been hijacked by militants in Pakistan, though the Jaffar Express has been targeted previously by groups such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).   The attack not only highlights the ongoing deterioration of the security situation in Pakistan’s southwest region but also reflects the evolving capabilities and determination of the BLA in their fight for political and economic control over the mineral-rich area. It was