Pakistan's push in Iran war diplomacy - is India sidelined?
Pakistan has positioned itself as an intermediary in the US-Iran crisis, sparking concerns in India that it is being sidelined. India's strategic community is divided on whether Delhi should have explored a mediatory role, with some arguing that quiet diplomacy and strategic distance are more effective.
Pakistan has taken a lead role in mediating the US-Iran crisis, relaying a 15-point US peace plan to Iran and offering to host talks. India, however, is concerned that it is being sidelined. Pakistan's foreign minister has also flown to Beijing to seek Chinese backing for a five-point peace plan. India's External Affairs Minister has dismissed Pakistan's role as 'brokerage', saying India does not need to get involved in mediation. Some analysts argue that India should focus on quiet diplomacy and strategic distance, while others believe India should have explored a mediatory role. The debate in India reflects a mix of competitive anxiety and concerns about being left out of regional diplomacy.
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