Tue Dec 23 18:38:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir Gains Influence Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

New Delhi, December 24, 2025 – Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has gained significant influence on the global stage, leveraging geopolitical instability and cultivating key relationships. Recent successes, including a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and apparent favor with the U.S. administration, have brought Pakistan into the spotlight.

President Donald Trump’s recent praise of Munir, combined with Pakistan’s support for Gulf positions on Gaza and the nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, highlight the changing dynamics. However, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently reiterated concerns about the Pakistan Army’s influence.

The SMDA with Saudi Arabia is seen as a major win, particularly as Gulf states prioritize stability in Pakistan, viewing it as a source of military strength and potential manpower for regional initiatives, including peacekeeping efforts in Gaza. This shift occurs as Arab states reassess their security strategies in light of ongoing regional conflicts, including the Gaza war and attacks on Qatar and Iran.

While Pakistan benefits from these geopolitical circumstances, experts caution against viewing this as a grand strategy. Pakistan’s underlying economic and political challenges remain, and the long-term benefits of this opportunism are uncertain.

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