A developing record suggests Iran will route its diplomatic outreach through Pakistan, positioning Islamabad as the linchpin of a broader Middle East peace process. Proponents credit this shift to a robust civil-military collaboration and what is described in the piece as 'smart security diplomacy' driven by civilian leadership and senior defense officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Asim Munir. If realized, the arrangement could give Pakistan outsized influence over regional security dynamics and offer a structured channel for Tehran, Washington, and regional actors to conduct talks outside the glare of traditional capitals. In my view, there is reason for cautious optimism: a formalized Pakistani channel could reduce miscommunication, lower miscalculation, and provide verifiable increments toward de-escalation. Yet there are significant caveats. The success of such a mediation hinges on durable civilian oversight, transparent decision-making, and credible commitments from all sidesтАФespecially Iran and the United StatesтАФabout non-escalation, compliance with international norms, and tangible steps toward conflict resolution. Concentrating mediation in a single hub also risks creating a chokepoint: progress could stall if Pakistan faces domestic or external pressures, or if actors exploit the channel to push divergent objectives. Additionally, the trust of regional partners and domestic constituencies must be managed to ensure the process remains inclusive rather than exclusive. If these conditions are met, Islamabad's pivot could recalibrate regional diplomacy and expand Pakistan's role on the global stage; if not, it risks becoming a symbolic gesture with limited durable impact.
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Published: May 29, 2026, 3:02 am
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