When the rate of change exceeds the ability to adapt, it results in dislocation. This is true for both human beings and nation-states. There is also a general belief that the problems of the 21st Century will never be tackled by the mental maps that are locked in the 20th Century. I would also like to mention Murphy's Law, which states that "if anything can go wrong, it will." However, we may also believe in Stein's Law, which says, "what cannot go on forever will eventually stop." The only thing constant is change, and Pakistan has, for far too long, only made some minor adjustments, but never a major change in matters of its foreign policy.

Pakistan actively participated in President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, a process that is most likely to lead Pakistan to become part of the Abraham Accords, which means recognition of the state of Israel. Will we recognise the rate of change, adapt and transform from being a white elephant to become a goose that will start laying golden eggs? Or will we choose to remain dislocated and disassociated from the major changes that are taking place in Middle Eastern politics? If the Arab world has decided to move on from 'no peace without Palestine' to 'peace for mutual interests', will we stay aloof, locked in the mental maps of the 20th Century, or join the bloc and seek diplomatic, economic and security awards that come with it? The oppression, tyranny and cruelty endured by people of Gaza will, in time, come to an end. Where will Pakistan stand when this tyranny has ended? With the Gulf countries, the Arab........

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