By Bobur Mingyasharov
In August 2025, the US Department of State designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its sub-unit, the Majid Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Additionally, the Majid Brigade was incorporated into the BLA structure, which previously held the status of a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This decision is significant not only for regional security but also for the international geopolitical balanc