Thursday 25 / December / 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan re-emerged as a centre of global strategic attention in 2025 after several years, according to an analysis published by the US-based foreign policy magazine The Diplomat.
The magazine described 2025 as a year of strategic repositioning for Pakistan, marked by assertive security signaling, renewed regional engagement and cautious economic reforms.
According to The Diplomat, Pakistan’s military leadership played a central role in reshaping the country’s international image.
It highlighted clear messaging by the top military command on countering extremism.
The publication said this stance strengthened internal discipline and addressed long-standing concerns raised by international observers regarding extremism.
The Diplomat identified the military clashes between Pakistan and India in May 2025 as a major development that drew sustained global attention.
It noted that Pakistan’s armed forces responded effectively despite economic constraints, reinforcing deterrence stability in the region.
