Islamabad’s Diplomatic Resurgence and the US-Iran Peace Talks |
Islamabad’s Diplomatic Resurgence and the US-Iran Peace Talks
After being diplomatically isolated for years, Pakistan emerges as a strong global diplomatic power with significant influence in the Middle East and South Asia through its peace efforts between the US and Iran.
From Diplomatic Isolation to Emerging Global Relevance
It has now emerged as an indispensable cornerstone in the security and politics of the Middle East and South Asia. After President Trump’s self-imposed deadline to completely wipe out “a whole civilization,” Pakistan, through its astute diplomacy, brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saving the world from a catastrophe. Recently, Pakistan hosted a peace dialogue between the US and Iran in Islamabad. However, the first round of the negotiations failed. Pakistan is still acting as a backdoor channel between the two sides. The Prime Minister of Pakistan’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Qatar suggests the country has become a key player in West Asian security. Reports suggest that Islamabad would host a new round of peace talks between Iran and the United States.
Break from a Populist and Fractured Foreign Policy Era
However, just a few years ago, Pakistan was considered a globally isolated country. Under the former government, the country’s foreign policy was mainly subordinated to mere theatrics for domestic political gains. The then-political leadership of the country employed........