US uses geopolitical chaos, including Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Gaza conflicts, to counter China's rise and influence.

If the element of trust withers away, smaller states look for other possibilities to survive

How does Pakistan, with serious constraints, plan to balance its relationship with the two powerful rivals?

Trade relations with China and Russia are differentiated across Europe

Impunity for US forces has perpetuated serious abuses, some amounting to war crimes

It is therefore not surprising that China’s action in Ladakh is stronger than usual

Pakistan can be marginalised if peace process is derailed by continued terrorist attacks targeting Afghan civilians

The US is now forcing one-sided “peace” plans down the throats by oversimplifying complex problems

It is obvious that another war in the region will have implications far beyond the Middle East