Multipolarity: The internal wars start – Pakistan
A worldwide move to multipolarity is not easy. From that perspective, it behooves us (me specifically, as I have no patience for the fiddle and faddle) to be more patient, more understanding, and more resolute. There is nothing better on the table, and I cannot think of anything better in terms of global governance, fairness, equality, and sovereignty. The opportunity is there, right in front of us.
As I said, over the past year, in one way or another, we will see countries, groupings, governments, and governance wrestle with the question of which regional pole to ally with. These smaller non-civilizational countries will spin like spinning tops, one day here, the other day there. Yes, one has to be active in your region, but it is not necessary to ally in a multipolar world because the world is your oyster. Alliances shift according to national interest. The values remain, once these little countries learn it. Pakistan, which has been acting strangely in recent months, is seeking regional supremacy and has begun a move, as they think they are playing chess or something. They will lose, as there is no place for supremacy in a multipolar world.
🇵🇰 PAKISTAN’S PLAN FOR NEW SOUTH ASIAN BLOC
Pakistan’s latest pitch to form a new regional grouping — potentially including Bangladesh, China, and other South Asian states — signals its desire to rewrite the regional playbook at a moment when the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is effectively frozen after Op Sindoor.
But can a “SAARC-minus-India” really work?
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar argues that South Asia has been stuck in “zero-sum thinking.” With India–Pakistan dialogue frozen for over a decade, Pakistan sees little value in waiting for SAARC to revive.
Pakistan senses an opening:
◾️Pakistan–Bangladesh relations have warmed.
◾️Bangladesh–India ties are strained after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and her subsequent refuge in India.
◾️China’s regional influence continues expanding across connectivity, infrastructure, and security.
Pakistan’s proposal remains more aspirational than actionable. Smaller states may welcome dialogue on trade, climate, or connectivity — but formal membership in a bloc perceived as “China-backed” or “India-excluding” carries real political risks.
Countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, and Bhutan could show tentative interest in specific initiatives, especially economic ones. But none are likely to openly join a grouping seen as sidelining India.
So, what are the options for a country like Pakistan in this fast-moving, multipolar world? It is hard and harsh, but to become honorable, they must mend fences with India. (Otherwise, Trump will see an opportunity and make another peace lol).
What I would suggest is that they go to the new mediation center China recently opened and mediate with India. Go with honor, go with honesty, and solve your problems, Pakistan. You are fresh meat for a color revolution, if it has not already happened. India as well. India has a greater implied responsibility here, and they are equally hardheaded.
Stop wasting the world’s time with an attempt at regional supremacy that impresses no one.