Taliban-Pakistan War Unlikely Despite Rhetoric

Despite Pakistan's recent declaration of 'open war' with the Afghan Taliban, military analysts believe the situation is unlikely to escalate into full-scale conflict. Neither side possesses the military capacity or resources to achieve decisive victory, according to regional security experts.

The Taliban, now governing Afghanistan, and Pakistan have a complex history with periods of cooperation and tension. While rhetoric has escalated recently, both governments face significant domestic challenges that would make prolonged warfare unsustainable.