Pakistan re-emerged as a significant player on the global stage in 2025, especially after intense military clashes with India in May, even as political instability and economic pressures persisted at home, according to analyses published in international magazines, Foreign Policy and The Diplomat. The turning point came after brief but intense military clashes with India in a four-day conflict in May this year, which highlighted Pakistan’s air power capabilities and restored its strategic credibility internationally, according to The Diplomat. According to The Diplomat, after the confrontation, Islamabad witnessed a noticeable warming of ties with Washington, while New Delhi’s relations with the United States faced strain.
