As a result of the war between Iran and both the US and Israel, Pakistan has moved from what once seemed a marginal position in the Middle East’s calculations to a diplomatic and strategic force that can no longer be ignored. This shift did not occur because Islamabad suddenly developed a comprehensive regional project or because it decided to replace the major powers in managing the region’s crises.

The recent Iran war has sparked a growing role for Pakistan in helping to resolve the conflicts in the Middle East

As a result of the war between Iran and both the US and Israel, Pakistan has moved from what once seemed a marginal position in the Middle East’s calculations to a diplomatic and…