Former chief of India’s external intelligence agency Amarjit Singh Dulat has acknowledged that India’s long-running efforts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan have not achieved the intended outcome, despite years of international lobbying and a sustained security-focused narrative.
Speaking during an interview with a British news channel, the former head of the Research and Analysis Wing said that New Delhi had consistently aimed to reduce Pakistan’s global standing through strategic communication and diplomatic pressure.
However, he conceded that these efforts had produced limited results on the international stage.
Dulat further challenged a long-held assumption within Indian strategic circles that Pakistan was heading toward internal collapse.
Instead, he stated that Pakistan had remained structurally intact and politically resilient, adding that regional dynamics now appeared to be producing a more complex balance of power than previously expected.
His remarks also touched on Pakistan’s evolving diplomatic visibility. He referenced the growing international attention around Pakistan’s military leadership, particularly Asim Munir, noting that global discussions, including remarks attributed to Donald Trump, have contributed to heightened visibility of Pakistan in international political discourse.
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Dulat also highlighted Pakistan’s perceived diplomatic role during recent regional developments, including mediation efforts linked to a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
According to his assessment, such engagements have helped strengthen Pakistan’s positioning as a relevant regional actor during periods of geopolitical tension.
On the issue of illegally occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir, the former intelligence chief pointed to continued unrest and a persistent sense of political uncertainty within the region.
He suggested that the underlying challenges there remain unresolved and continue to influence broader India-Pakistan relations.
His comments come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two countries following a brief but intense escalation in May 2025. That period saw cross-border military engagement lasting approximately 87 hours before a ceasefire brought hostilities to a halt. The episode further intensified debate over regional stability and military readiness in South Asia.
Analysts say Dulat’s remarks are significant not only because of his former role in Indian intelligence but also because they reflect a shifting narrative around Pakistan’s diplomatic resilience and India’s regional strategy in an increasingly multipolar geopolitical environment.
