How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed to isolate Pakistan internationally after deadly attacks in Kashmir in 2016. However, Pakistan has become closer to China and strengthened ties with the United States under President Donald Trump, who helped mediate a ceasefire in a 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan.Key Facts
- In 2016, Modi vowed to isolate Pakistan globally after 18 Indian soldiers were killed in Kashmir.
- Pakistan is a close ally of China and has improved relations with the US under President Trump.
- Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have met with President Trump at the White House.
- Pakistan plays an important role as a mediator between the US and Iran during their conflict.
- Analysts say Modi’s strategy to isolate Pakistan has not worked and has had the opposite effect.
- In May 2025, President Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after days of fighting involving missiles, jets, and drones.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister thanked Trump for his role in securing the ceasefire; Modi remained silent publicly.
- Trump offered to help find a long-term solution to the Kashmir dispute, which India traditionally insists should be handled bilaterally.
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