Dr. Anum A. Khan Featured on Middle East Macro Media to Discuss Pakistan’s Strategic Outlook
Islamabad, June 2026 – NESST Institute is pleased to share that Dr. Anum A. Khan, nuclear and policy expert, was featured in an episode of Middle East Macro Media, hosted by Agnieszka Pikulicka, to discuss Pakistan’s strategic outlook, its evolving regional role, and the security dynamics shaping South Asia.
In the conversation, Dr. Khan offered an in-depth assessment of Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan, the resurgence of terrorism, border security concerns, refugee-related complexities, and Pakistan’s broader positioning in a rapidly changing regional environment.
A key focus of the discussion was the growing threat posed by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), particularly its presence and operational space in Afghanistan. Dr. Khan highlighted that Pakistan continues to prefer dialogue and regional cooperation, but the lack of effective action against militant networks has created serious security concerns and, at times, compelled Pakistan to undertake limited military responses.
The episode also explored Pakistan’s long-term strategic role as a security-conscious state located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and China’s western periphery. Dr. Khan emphasized that Pakistan’s policies are shaped by a complex mix of internal security pressures, regional rivalries, economic imperatives, and great-power competition.
Through this discussion, Dr. Khan underlined the importance of understanding Pakistan beyond crisis narratives. She noted that Pakistan’s regional outlook must be viewed through the interconnected lenses of counterterrorism, border management, economic connectivity, Afghanistan’s stability, and shifting geopolitical alignments.
NESST Institute welcomes such platforms that contribute to informed dialogue on regional security, strategic stability, and Pakistan’s role in shaping the future of South Asia.
Watch the full episode ‘Pakistan, Afghanistan & China: Dr Anum A. Khan on South Asia’s Security Future’ here:
