Asif Mahmood
At the United Nations, India’s attempt to brand Pakistan as “Terroristan” was not only a breach of diplomatic etiquette but also a shameful act that exposed New Delhi’s real state of mind. Such language, unbecoming of a country that calls itself the world’s largest democracy, reflected nothing but frustration. Diplomatic forums are meant for dialogue, reason, and statesmanship, not for cheap sloganeering and undignified remarks.

By stooping to this level, India revealed its growing insecurity in the face of Pakistan’s resilience and international credibility. A confident nation does not resort to bazaar-like taunts. A secure country does not make a mockery of itself in front of the world community. India did exactly that, and the whole world noticed.

The reasons for this frustration are no secret. India today stands increasingly isolated both in its own neighborhood and beyond. Its record of sponsoring terrorism abroad has been exposed. Its hand in violent acts has come under global scrutiny. Canada, a country that has long maintained cautious diplomatic language, openly accused India of carrying out assassinations on its soil. The United States, which has often been projected as a natural ally of India, has also uncovered Indian operatives involved in terror plots. These are not allegations coming from Pakistan or from within the Muslim world. These are accusations from Western states that once gave India the benefit of the doubt. Such exposures have punctured the carefully crafted image that New Delhi tried to build for years. The mask has slipped, and the world is beginning to see India for what it has become.

In the region too,........

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