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Competing militant factions in Balochistan add a volatile security layer to the US‑China resource race
  • Balochistan hosts separate militant groups that each claim autonomy, complicating any foreign partnership.
  • Both Washington and Beijing must navigate these groups to protect their interests and personnel.
  • The presence of armed factions raises the risk of sabotage, kidnapping, and broader instability.
  • This security complexity makes any long‑term resource deal fraught with uncertainty.
Aditya RathaorRaj Shamani00:00:40

Supporting quotes

इज अ सेपरेटेस्ट मिलिटेंट ग्रुप। इट्स आवर ड्यूटी टू प्रोटेक्ट आवर लैंड एंड सी। Aditya Rathaor
Highlighting the militant presence
बलूचिस्तान में सेपरेटेस्ट ग्रुप अलग से हैं। हम तो इट्स अ वेरी यू नो खिचड़ी बन चुकी है वहां पे। Aditya Rathaor
Describing the fragmented militant landscape

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