A security expert has advised the United States to reassess its relationship with Pakistan, no longer viewing it as a reliable strategic ally. The expert highlighted Pakistan’s alleged support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its involvement in sheltering Iranian military assets, questioning its credibility as a regional security partner. Pakistan’s behavior, according to the expert, involves engaging with the US publicly while making deals with Washington’s adversaries behind closed doors.
The expert emphasized that Pakistan’s actions are driven by strategic calculations, influenced by factors such as its rivalry with India, dependence on China for support, and energy needs requiring ties with Iran. Pakistan’s historical use of proxy warfare and covert strategies to counter India’s military strength has been a consistent pattern, including during recent regional crises. The expert called for a more critical and conditional approach from the US towards Pakistan, considering its alignment with destabilizing forces in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions.
Highlighting the need for a more discerning approach, the expert warned that so-called neutral countries like Pakistan are not truly neutral but rather aligned with destabilizing elements in the region. The expert urged for a reevaluation of Pakistan’s role in the broader context of shifting power dynamics, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing its actions and alliances more closely.
