Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the 2026 West Asia crisis should be understood primarily as a strategy of geopolitical survival through diplomatic utility.
The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.
In the Iran crisis, a major strategic objective for Beijing was to frame itself as a ‘stabilising’ power, in contrast to Washington’s disruptive interventions.
The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.
In the Iran crisis, a major strategic objective for Beijing was to frame itself as a ‘stabilising’ power, in contrast to Washington’s disruptive interventions.
In the wake of the West Asian crisis, the challenge for Japan, a US ally, is to maintain strategic autonomy given its energy dependencies on the region.
