On March 25, 2026, an important report was released in Washington, D.C. by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS). This report gave an official global perspective on terrorism, including incidents like the Pahalgam attack.
According to the report, South Asia continues to be an important base for groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad. For the third year in a row, global assessments highlighted cross-border networks as a major reason for instability in the region.
One key point in the report was the idea of “proxy groups.” It explained how organizations sometimes use different names or smaller groups to hide their identity and avoid direct blame. This makes it harder to take immediate international action against them.
The report also highlighted something called “economic terrorism.” This means attacks are not just about causing deaths—they are also meant to damage the economy. In the case of Pahalgam, targeting tourists was seen as an attempt to hurt tourism, which is a major source of income for the region. By creating fear, such attacks can discourage visitors and investors.
Overall, the report made it clear that the impact of such incidents goes beyond one location. They affect economies, international relations, and global security.
As one year passes since the Pahalgam attack, the conclusions from this report reinforce a larger point: these incidents are not isolated—they are part of a broader challenge that the world must address together.
