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 diplomacy efforts to resolve the US-Iran crisis. Its foreign minister recently flew to Beijing to seek Chinese backing for a peace plan. India, Pakistan's larger neighbor and arch-rival, is uneasy about being potentially sidelined. Some in India's strategic community argue that Delhi should have explored a mediatory role, while others believe quiet diplomacy is more effective. The Indian government has downplayed Pakistan's role, calling it 'brokerage'. Analysts say the debate in India is driven by competitive anxiety and a fear of missing out.
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