'Peacemaker Pakistan': Reality or facade?

Pakistan's recent diplomatic success with Iran and the U.S. is overshadowed by domestic repression and regional conflict, raising questions about its true role. | Contesto: cronaca

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• 'Peacemaker Pakistan': Reality or facade?

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Pakistan has recently garnered international praise for its quiet but effective mediation between Iran and the United States, successfully de-escalating a tense regional standoff. The diplomatic intervention, which occurred over the past month, positioned Islamabad as a crucial intermediary, leveraging its relationships with both nations to prevent a broader conflict. This achievement has been highlighted in several foreign policy circles as a significant win for Pakistan's diplomatic corps, momentarily boosting its international standing as a potential 'peacemaker' in a volatile region. However, this foreign policy success stands in stark contrast to the deteriorating situation within Pakistan's own borders. Concurrent with its diplomatic maneuvers, the government has intensified a widespread crackdown on political opposition, civil society activists, and independent media. Reports detail arrests, restrictions on assembly, and a climate of intimidation that critics argue undermines the very principles of stability and peace Pakistan projects abroad. This domestic repression presents a fundamental contradiction, challenging the authenticity of the nation's peacemaker image. The paradox deepens when considering Pakistan's fraught western frontier. While engaging in high-stakes diplomacy between Tehran and Washington, Pakistan remains embroiled in a protracted and violent conflict with militant groups operating from sanctuaries in neighboring Afghanistan. This ongoing war, marked by frequent cross-border skirmishes and significant military casualties, consumes substantial national resources and highlights a persistent state of regional instability that Pakistan has been unable to resolve, further complicating its narrative as a regional stabilizer. Analysts suggest that the mediation effort, while tactically shrewd, may be part of a broader strategy to rehabilitate Pakistan's image on the global stage, particularly with Western powers. The country has faced sustained criticism over issues ranging from counterterrorism policies to democratic backsliding. By presenting itself as an indispensable broker, Islamabad seeks to shift the international conversation and...

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