Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief A.S. Dulat has said that India is gradually becoming diplomatically and politically isolated on the international stage. In an interview with a British media outlet, cited by Pakistan’s Geo News, Dulat stated that India’s long-held belief that Pakistan would collapse due to internal crises has proven wrong. He added that India’s efforts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan have not succeeded, and instead, India now faces growing pressure in regional affairs.

Dulat highlighted that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is gaining increasing global recognition, noting that former U.S. President Donald Trump had publicly praised him. He further said Pakistan’s active mediation between the United States and Iran has strengthened its diplomatic standing, allowing it to present itself as a responsible and balanced state internationally.

Discussing Kashmir, Dulat attributed ongoing unrest to local frustration and deprivation. He also mentioned that India-Pakistan diplomatic ties have nearly stalled, with border tensions and military clashes worsening the situation. He referred to an 87-hour conflict in May 2025 that ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, after which Pakistan’s regional role became more visible.