
Challenging India’s Assumption of Kashmir’s Global Irrelevance
Operation Sindoor has revived international focus on Kashmir, undermining India’s assumption of global indifference and boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
Operation Sindoor has revived international focus on Kashmir, undermining India’s assumption of global indifference and boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
India’s May 2025 cross-border strike, Operation Sindoor, is framed as legitimate self-defense under international law. In reality, it was an unlawful act of aggression without evidence, setting a perilous precedent that undermines sovereignty and fuels instability in South Asia.
The nomination of Sergio Gor as USS ambassador to India signals a major strategic shift. More than a diplomatic appointment, it marks Washington’s revival of Cold War-era thinking, with Gor tasked to manage South Asia through a lens of loyalty, security, and transactional politics.
At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy delivered a powerful critique of the global counterterrorism framework. Citing its sacrifices, he warned of new threats from Afghanistan, state-sponsored violence, and digital radicalization. His call: a principled, unified, and consistent global response.
On June 13th, Israel launched sudden airstrikes on Iran, sparking a dangerous cycle of retaliation that drew in the US and threatened global stability. For Pakistan, the crisis presents critical dilemmas, balancing Muslim solidarity, its rivalry with India, and pressure from global powers, while striving to maintain neutrality and safeguard national interests.
A two-day peace conference in Islamabad sparked Afghan criticism, yet Kabul itself shelters groups like the TTP and BLA, fueling instability.
Since 1947, India has pursued a consistent strategy to undermine Pakistan—from Kashmir and the 1971 war to today’s subversion in Balochistan—posing enduring threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty.
Pakistan’s $8 trillion in untapped mineral reserves presents a rare opportunity for a strategic US-Pakistan partnership. With critical minerals vital for technology, defense, and clean energy, such cooperation could secure America’s supply chains while transforming Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan–Syria ties span decades of military, cultural, and diplomatic engagement. In the post-Assad era, Islamabad sees new opportunities for cooperation in trade, security, and heritage.
From colonial rule to today’s militarized occupation, Kashmir’s struggle blends peaceful protest and armed resistance in pursuit of self-determination.