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Public policy, media, international development—Books: @DelhibyHeart; The Fractious Path; Being Pakistani; Identity, Faith & Conflict; The Role of Public Admin.
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From Conflict to Clout? Pakistan’s Geopolitical Manoeuvring After Operation Sindoor

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By Raza Rumi
| razarumi.com
The May 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, triggered by Operation Sindoor, has unexpectedly bolstered Pakistan’s strategic position rather than weakening it. While India miscalculated Islamabad’s domestic fragility, diplomatic isolation and lack of external support, Pakistan has gained renewed legitimacy for its army at home, enhanced ties with the United States, and secured new regional clout through a defence pact with Saudi Arabia.
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Opinion Best of Both Sides: Pakistan lacks the leverage to be a credible interlocutor in West Asia

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By Raza Rumi
| The Indian Express Verified
Few expected Pakistan to succeed in shaping the April 8 ceasefire announcement, which has, for now, slowed the momentum of conflict in West Asia. Islamabad’s back-channel engagement helped secure a tentative pause and open space for diplomacy. The immediate effect is a likely easing of hostilities, offering relief not only to the Iranian people but also to a global economy already under strain from energy shocks caused by what was, in many ways, an unnecessary conflict.
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Raza Rumi

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By Raza Rumi
| Himal Southasian Verified
Raza Rumi Raza Rumi is a Distinguished Lecturer at the City University of New York and editor at large at The Friday Times and Naya Daur Media. His books include ‘Delhi By Heart-Impressions of a Pakistani Traveller’, ‘Being Pakistani—Essays on Arts, Culture & Society’ and ‘The Fractious Path: Pakistan’s Democratic Transition’.
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