Asim Munir's 'I run Pakistan' pitch to Trump raises concerns: Zakaria
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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 14:24
Asim Munir's 'I run Pakistan' pitch to Trump raises concerns: Zakaria
- •Fareed Zakaria suggests Pakistan's outreach to Donald Trump is based on appealing to his personal instincts, not strategic alignment.
- •Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir presented himself to Trump as the strongman who 'runs Pakistan' and can deliver on his terms.
- •Trump prefers autocrats, explaining his warmth towards Pakistan's military leadership over democratic complexities.
- •Zakaria contrasts this with India, a 'serious democracy' that doesn't engage in such transactional politics, calling it a long-term strength.
- •He advises India not to overreact to Trump's claims about mediating India-Pakistan tensions and to avoid bluffing without leverage.
Why It Matters: Pakistan's short-term gains with Trump are due to appealing to his ego, while India's democratic values offer long-term strength.
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