Is Pakistan fighting Donald Trump’s proxy war in Afghanistan? As border clashes intensify and speculation grows over Bagram Air Base, questions are mounting about whether Trump’s strategic ambitions — and fears of rising Chinese and Russian influence — are shaping events on the ground. With Islamabad highlighting militant threats and South Asia on edge, is this counterterrorism or a high-stakes geopolitical comeback attempt? This explosive explainer breaks down the Bagram factor, great-power rivalry, and what the Pak-Afghan escalation could mean for regional stability and global power politics.