“The report concludes that sustainable regional security requires a balanced and inclusive approach. Immediate tactical responses, such as military operations and counterterrorism crackdowns, must be paired with long-term investments in governance, education, and socio-economic development. Stabilizing Afghanistan is critical to denying militant groups the safe havens they rely on. Equally important is fostering regional consensus, which aligns the counterterrorism priorities of Afghanistan’s neighbors with international efforts to combat extremism. Addressing the root causes of radicalization—poverty, political exclusion, and ideological indoctrination—is imperative to achieving lasting peace and stability. “