Podziały etniczne w zachodnim Pakistanie jako zagrożenie dla bezpieczeństwa państwa i regionu
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Pakistan, Afghanistan, Balochistan, Taliban, Islamic State of KhorasanAbstract
ETHNIC DIVISIONS IN WESTERN PAKISTAN POSE A THREAT TO NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SECURITY
In the context of the dynamically shifting balance of power in Europe and Central Asia, the influence these regions have on each other and the significance of historical, ethnic, and political determinants in shaping contemporary conflicts cannot be ignored. This text aims to examine the complex geopolitical situation at the intersection of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, with particular emphasis on the role of the Pashtuns and Baloch as key players in this complex relationship.
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