Decoding Pakistan’s Role as Mediator in US-Iran War, with Alok Bansal
Decoding Pakistan’s role as mediator in US-Iran war: The ongoing US–Iran conflict has taken an unexpected diplomatic turn, with Pakistan emerging as a potential mediator between the two sides. The development has raised questions given Pakistan’s regional positioning, its ties with Gulf countries, and its own internal and external security challenges. In this edition of “Decoding Diplomacy,” Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights, speaks to defence and foreign affairs expert Capt. Alok Bansal, Executive Vice President of India Foundation, about the rationale behind Pakistan’s role, the implications for India, and broader geopolitical calculations shaping the conflict.
Pakistan’s Mediation Role in US–Iran Conflict Raises Questions: Alok Bansal
(Excerpts from the interview) Q: What is the idea behind the US and Iran agreeing to have Pakistan as a mediator? A: We need to understand that as far as President Trump is concerned, he is very happy and comfortable with anybody who is willing to kowtow to him. Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim […]