General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff & Newly Decorated Field Marshal of Pakistan is invited to visit the United States, global analysts started connecting the dots. Why now? Why him? And what’s Washington really aiming for?
& By Decorating I generally mean Colorful decorations like the birthdays & Small Pakistani weddings, as all Pakistan Generals have decorated ever are for Moral Victories & not the real ones in the battle field, Latest being their Humiliation all over world on conflict with INDIA.
So The question again arises why US a World Leader Inviting the army chief of Pakistan, closest ally to it’s major competitor CHINA.
Behind closed doors, this visit isn’t just about bilateral relations — it could be a strategic chess move against Iran, China, and regional instability. Here’s why this matters more than it seems.
🧭 The Timing: No Coincidence
General Munir’s invitation comes at a time when:
- Tensions between Iran and the West are escalating again.
- The China-Iran axis is growing tighter with energy and defense cooperation.
- Pakistan is struggling to stabilize economically and politically.
- India’s Open stand against terror & US being claiming to be neutralizer.
So, why reach out now?
Because Pakistan controls geography, influence, and leverage — all key to Washington’s goals in the region.
What the US Or in General TRUMP Really Wants
Let’s break it down:
🔹 1. A Counterbalance Near Iran
Pakistan shares a border with Iran. With the Taliban ruling Afghanistan, the US now sees Pakistan as the only credible launchpad for diplomacy or deterrence in that corridor.
To be precise US wants to keep Iran boxed in, without boots on the ground.
🔹 2. Pressure on Tehran Through Allies
Pakistan has strong ties with Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who are uneasy about Iran’s growing shadow.
The US might want Pakistan’s military diplomacy to echo Washington’s message: back off the aggression, especially in the Persian Gulf.
💡 What’s In It for Pakistan?
- IMF deals and economic bailouts often come with strings — and nods from Washington help.
- Military support, upgrades, and training packages.
- Strategic legitimacy on the global stage — especially helpful when dealing with India, Taliban-led Afghanistan, the Baluchistan Movement and internal unrest.
🛰️ The Iran Angle: Silent but Serious
Iran knows what’s up. It won’t like:
- Pakistan warming up to the West again.
- Its neighbor possibly hosting surveillance, even informally.
- The potential for covert containment, via information or logistics.
Tehran has already voiced concern in the past when Pakistan seemed to be playing both sides.
🎯 US Benefits at a Glance
✅ A potential buffer to Iranian and Chinese ambitions
✅ Access to intelligence through Pakistan’s military and ISI
✅ Influence over Taliban-ruled Afghanistan — indirectly
✅ Regional leverage without military presence
🤝 But It’s a Fragile Friendship
Let’s Not Forget America’s ways to dethrone countries & it seems to be the start of something.
- The US-Pakistan relationship has trust issues, post-Afghanistan exit and drone strike eras.
- Pakistan also has deep economic ties with China, Iran’s ally.
- General Munir’s own focus is internal stability, not becoming a Western proxy.
So this visit? It’s less about alliance, more about alignment—temporary, strategic, and purely interest-driven.
💭 Final Word & What we Understand
General Asim Munir’s US visit isn’t just a courtesy call — it’s a signal, a strategy, and a subtle warning to Iran and others in the region. In the ever-shifting geopolitics of South Asia and the Middle East, it shows how even one handshake can shape the fate of nations.
& Let me remind you again this means some serious calls for INDIA to be prepare for some more warfare from Terror Hub Pakistan as the IMF seems to be granting some more Loans as this US-Pak Ties starts.
By Dhruv Kaushal | June 12, 2025
