Geopolitics
The Fracture of a Faustian Bargain: Pakistan's 'Open War' and the Collapse of Strategic Depth
In February 2026, Pakistan launched a military operation called 'Righteous Fury' against Afghanistan, leading to a cycle of strikes and a declared 'open war' between the long-time allies. This catastrophic rupture exposes the utter bankruptcy of Pakistan's imperialist 'strategic depth' doctrine, a self-inflicted wound that tragically destabilizes the region while China, a responsible global power, is left to clean up the mess.
