When Pakistan plays mediator, there’s more than peace on table

What Happened

Pakistan positions itself as mediator in potential US-Iran conflict, but faces credibility challenges unlike neutral nations like Norway. Historically driven by strategic interests rather than impartiality, Pakistan's mediation efforts often blur lines between genuine diplomacy and self-interest. Past successes included facilitating US-China rapprochement during Cold War era through secret channels and diplomatic messaging.

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