A New Global Narrative: Trump, Pakistan, and India’s Shifting Diplomacy
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada
A new dawn is rising on the political horizon of the world, where the winds of change are blowing through the balance of power.
The world today stands at a turning point where diplomacy is no longer a game of eloquence — it is a chessboard, where every move is shaping the landscape of the coming century.
The sentences spoken by U.S. President Donald Trump are not mere words; they have become messages that are slicing new grooves into the pulse of the global order.
Trump’s recent statements and actions have opened new chapters in global affairs — especially in South Asia, in the relations between Pakistan and India.
Just a few days ago, Trump referred to the Kashmir issue as a “thousand-year-old” conflict, presenting it in a historical context, even though Pakistan came into existence in 1947. And he is fully aware of that yet he continued to speak on the matter.
By labeling Kashmir a thousand-year-old conflict, Trump has, in a sense, reawakened an old poison in the veins of history a poison that not only reminds of wounds, but also raises fears of redrawn borders.
At first, this was seen merely as “Trumpism” a spontaneous remark.
But when the same statement was repeated eight times across various events, it became clear that this was not confusion, but a deliberate narrative — one that placed eternal rivals like Pakistan and India on equal footing in the American diplomatic balance.
Trump’s statements have introduced new dimensions in the relations between the two countries.
He not only declared India a strategic partner but also spoke of relations with Pakistan on equal terms — something truly shocking for India.
This very equality was perhaps India’s greatest surprise — and possibly its greatest insult.
On one hand, India is America’s strategic partner, and on the other hand, Trump repeatedly mentions Pakistan, calls Kashmir an international issue, and offers mediation.
This is a bitter message for India’s foreign policy.
The same America, on whose friendship India has relied for decades, is now evaluating relations based on trade principles. Trump’s doctrine is clear: “I know how to make a deal.” That’s why when he threatens Apple’s CEO with tariffs on production in India, it’s not just a war over technology it’s a clear message to India that relations will no longer be based on sentiment, but on interest. Trump’s visit to the Middle East where he signed major trade deals with Arab countries his decision not to visit Israel, and the firing of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, all indicate a major shift in foreign policy.
Waltz’s dismissal allegedly due to unauthorized contacts with the Israeli government and the leakage of sensitive information — is, in fact, a new and stricter interpretation of Trump’s “America First” policy.
These events testify that the United States is reassessing its old strategic priorities and is moving toward a more independent, interest-driven foreign policy.
In this new global alignment, a golden opportunity has emerged for Pakistan — to rebuild its relationship with the U.S. on new foundations and to seek direct, realistic, and mutually beneficial diplomatic paths for the resolution of long-standing issues.
Because now, this change is not only redrawing the lines for America but is redrawing the map of the entire world.
On the other hand, Trump is playing his moves. He does not refrain from criticizing traditional allies like India and Israel.
In Trump’s world, only those relationships survive in which there is commercial interest.
Recently, the Trump family has formally signed investment agreements in Pakistan in the fields of minerals and cryptocurrency, including their company World Liberty Financial (WLF), in which the Trump family holds a 60% stake.
The objective of these agreements is to promote blockchain technology, stable currencies, and digital financial systems in Pakistan.
Trump’s close associate from Dallas, Gentry Beach, visited Pakistan and materialized these agreements, reflecting the growing economic ties between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Modi government is under intense internal and external pressure. Neither the public is satisfied, nor the media is silent, nor is Congress in agreement.
After the Pahalgam attack, the hasty decisions made by the Modi administration—blaming Pakistan without evidence, then launching a unilateral aggression—all became the prelude to a diplomatic storm that ultimately weakened India’s own position.
President Trump is being heavily criticized in India, particularly over his statements on Kashmir and for placing Pakistan on equal footing.
Congress is questioning Modi, the people want to know the truth, and the media is now raising questions that were previously suppressed.
The Modi government, which once considered its global position secure, is now under fire.
The lack of international support, all point toward a whirlpool in which India’s diplomatic boat has begun to shake badly.
That is why India has sent delegations to multiple countries around the world, while the international community is also closely observing the entire situation.
Rising religious extremism, human rights violations, and discriminatory treatment of minorities inside India have revealed a very different face to the world.
This is a golden opportunity for Pakistan to accelerate its diplomatic efforts and strengthen its image on the global stage.
President Trump’s foreign policy, built on the principle of deal-making, has created a new political reality where America no longer claims unconditional love for India, but wants to see Pakistan standing in the same line.
He knows that when an enemy considers itself a lion, showing it a mirror is enough.
Today, India sees itself wounded, entangled, and isolated in that very mirror.
This scenario is not just about diplomacy—it is also about nuclear balance. In South Asia, any wrong move can mean destruction, and that is why the United States is now moving cautiously. It is now upon Pakistan to see how wisely and strategically it handles this moment.
Now, under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistani delegations are heading to major capitals around the world to present Pakistan’s case: That we want peace, and that India’s narrow-mindedness has become a threat to regional stability. This is the moment when a new sun seems to be rising for Pakistan. This is a battle of narratives, where success depends on reasoning, wisdom, ethics, and transparency.
This war cannot be won with cannons—it is a battle to win minds and hearts. If Pakistan does not waste this opportunity, it will not merely be a diplomatic success, it will become a chapter in history that future generations will be proud of.
