The popular and reputable British newspaper, Financial Times, has termed Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir a strategic leader. Field Marshal Asim Munir has emerged as an effective strategic leader in a changing global order, the Financial Times reported. The British daily described him as a strong advocate of multi-aligned foreign policy.
It said shifting global politics have created a new and challenging phase for middle powers. The article noted that these changes have made diplomacy more complex for such states. Field Marshal Asim Munir was ranked among the most successful multi-aligners of middle powers.
The report said he adjusted early to Donald Trump’s informal diplomatic style. It called him a clear example of a successful multi-directional strategist. Pakistan remained engaged simultaneously with Washington, Beijing, Riyadh, and Tehran.
The article said this approach opened new diplomatic opportunities for Pakistan. It added that Pakistani diplomacy was handled effectively in a changing global environment. Timely engagement and a softer tone with Trump proved beneficial, the report said.
According to the Financial Times, Pakistan’s diplomatic gains frustrated India. It said India found the middle-power strategy harder than expected. The report added that India failed to adapt to shifting global dynamics and Trump’s approach.
As a result, India is facing challenges in its middle-power diplomacy.
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