Today, the USA and Israel are standing nude in the eyes of the world, international law is in search of its rapists and UNO is feeling like a robot who can’t act against its own key creators. Western Narratives of Human Rights have been buried under the rubble of Gaza, and the veil of democracy and free trade has been thrown away. American and Israeli aggression against Iran is not merely a two parties’ conflict but a symbol of Global disorder.
Since the beginning of trump’s regime, Iran was constantly pushed to surrender its point of view regarding nuclear enrichment. Multidimensional cover to Israel’s, a monster in the Middle East, rascality on one hand and enforcement for the limitations of Iranian legitimate power on the other hand. Iranian philosophy of life, like any other civilized country, considers it shameful and against the dignity and security of the people of Iran. February 28 has once again witnessed an attack on Iran but this time it’s something bigger than the previous.
USA and Iran seem to be comparatively more prepared for a long-time war and it has swiftly expanded to Gulf countries. Pakistan has recently signed a mutual defense pact with KSA in September 2025. According to this pact, “Attack on one will be the attack on both”. Pakistanis consider it a religious obligation to fight for the holy lands of KSA. On the other hand, UAE and Bahrain are also key economic and partners of Pakistan.
While Iran is a strategic need of Pakistan. Pakistan finds itself sandwiched between Easter (India) and western (Afghanistan) aggressors. Iran is not only another neighbor of Pakistan but also essential for the success of 62-billion-dollar geo economic project, CPEC. Israel, India and the USA are the naturally bound to oppose any such project that is not only going to change regional politico-economic dynamics but indirectly affects US led World Order.
Pakistan cannot bear the cost of tilting its policy towards any of two extremes. An economically creeping country, Pakistan, under regional and global strategic requirements for its survival can neither enter into such a dangerous polarization nor avoid the imposition of Circumstances.
if unable to bring parties on negotiating tables and the war prolongs, it’s strategically obligatory for China and Russia to intervene in favor of Iran. Declaration of Chinese military Support for Iran will make it inevitable for Pakistan to strive for regional allies rather than prioritizing unreliable western allies.
Standing with Iran or Gulf Countries, no decision can void of public turbulence. The reason behind it is the large population with Shia and Sunni school of thoughts. It also positions Pakistan at the helm of internal crisis that will hurt the self-esteem and confidence of the people of Pakistan.
Indian Prime Minister Narendar Modi is on the visit of Israel. It was blatantly gestured that Israel and India will support Afghan regime against the Pakistan. Such a message at such moments, when Israel has launched attack on Iran indicates potential Indian opportunism to revive its lost national prestige 4-day Indo-PAK War 2025.
Keeping in view the internal socio-political and economic circumstances of Pakistan along with regional and global circumstances, Pakistan cannot afford to become part of such a dangerous Armed conflict. What Pakistan can do is to enhance its diplomatic efforts to convince to surrender little parts of their expectations.
Although it is hard to achieve this goal, as it has already failed after many attempts but targeting real concerns of both conflicting parties can still be helpful in finding a little common ground. On the other hand, based on its Islamic identity Pakistan must use its soft power to convince Iran and Gulf countries to communicate clear red lines keeping in view western collective aggression against Muslim world one by one.
Most importantly, Pakistan must be clear that appeasement of Western world is deception and it only means to give them the time to prepare themselves for enslaving our nation. Trump’s doctrine to make America great again actually means the maintenance of American hegemony on global order at gunpoint. It is time for Pakistan to act realistically. On one hand, Pakistan has to prevent hurting the self-esteem of people of Pakistan who have expectations shaped by their Islamic Ideals and on the other hand, Pakistan has to fight its war of survival in this turbulent world of disorder.
It is as much challenging and delicate matter as it seems to but it’s not impossible handle for a nation who has a very mature experience of playing in international arena show resilience after a number of deadly crises throughout the history.
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