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CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Why Did Pakistan Announce 'Open War' Against the Taliban?
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Feb. 27, 2026, involving fellow Alexander Palmer and intern Alexander Margolis of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program:

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Why Did Pakistan Announce "Open War" Against the Taliban?

Early in the morning of February 27, Pakistan's defense minister announced "open war" between Pakistan and the . . .

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