On July 17, 2025, the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move came months after the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, which India attributes to TRF—an alleged front for the already-banned Lashkar-e-Taiba. But this designation is not just about terrorism—it’s a signal in a larger geopolitical chessboard. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed breaks down: 1. Why the U.S. took this step now 2. What the designation means for Pakistan–U.S. ties 3. The friction between Washington and New Delhi following President Trump’s repeated claims of brokering an India–Pakistan ceasefire 4. India’s multi-year campaign to get TRF internationally banned 5. How FATF’s recent report impacts Pakistan’s financial credibility 6.Whether Pakistan risks re-entry into the Grey List—or if that threat is overstated This in-depth analysis draws from official statements, global media coverage, and regional diplomatic shifts to bring you a complete picture of this high-stakes development. Coming up next: A deep dive into TRF’s origin, structure, and claims by both India and Pakistan. Stay tuned.