Pakistan's two-front war |
India's hegemonic ambitions seek to bind Pakistan's regional and diplomatic space. Through repeated allegations, reluctance to engage in dialogue and a sustained narrative on international platforms, India attempts to cast Pakistan as a source of instability while projecting itself as the dominant regional power. This approach undermines bilateral trust and complicates efforts for regional cooperation.
Responding firmly to such aggression is no longer merely a diplomatic requirement but a strategic necessity.
The crucial question is, how should Islamabad confront this 'mad elephant'? Among Pakistan's policy and intellectual circles, two dominant views compete. One calls for a muscular response, military aggression to assert claims, especially on Kashmir. The other champions of diplomacy, trade and dialogue as trails to regional peace. While both perspectives carry valid points, they are inadequate when taken in isolation. What Pakistan needs is a comprehensive grand strategy, a long-term, integrated plan with both short-term and long-term goals, as........