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Khurram AbbasDaily Times |
New Delhi has created a perception gap between its stated ambitions and its actual strategic conduct.
Several structural factors suggest the potential emergence of a Sunni geopolitical axis.
States are trying to protect their interests in a volatile Trumpian world.
A multipolar South Asia will limit Delhi’s ability to unilaterally shape the norms of regional forums.
Despite human rights violations at home, the Taliban have managed to establish a diplomatic presence in 39 capitals.
Islamabad’s security activism in Middle East is its new currency of relevance.
Islamabad wants to attain strategic relevance.
Media on both sides is amplifying state narratives.
Doors to diplomacy are being shut.
Minilateral forums deliver quick results.
Pakistan can no longer afford to play by the old rules.
The EU and US should no longer be seen as a monolith.
Pakistan is reluctant to engage India for revision of the IWT.
Trump’s presidency offers strategic opportunities to India.
There are major economic considerations that have pushed India closer to the Taliban.