An American policy analysis has urged that US should back Pakistan in its efforts at the United Nations to blacklist the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction.
The analysis, published by The Diplomat, says Pakistan and China have jointly pushed for UN action to diplomatically and financially isolate the BLA. However, it notes that Washington’s delay in openly supporting the move has raised questions, even though the United States has already designated both groups as terrorist organisations.
It highlights concerns over alleged safe havens in Afghanistan, warning that such spaces continue to pose risks to regional stability. The report also argues that the BLA has evolved from a local insurgent group into a wider security threat with regional implications.
According to the analysis, adding the group to a UN sanctions list would allow member states to freeze assets, impose travel bans, and disrupt international funding and operational networks.
The publication also points to past attacks attributed to the BLA on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, Chinese nationals, and Pakistani civilian and security targets. It warns that failure to curb these networks could increase future risks.
It further notes that growing international interest in Balochistan’s mineral resources could expose foreign investments and personnel to potential threats if the security situation worsens.
The analysis concludes that a coordinated international approach is needed, arguing that stronger global action would help limit the group’s operational capacity and reduce regional instability.