The advantage of access: Why Pakistan has emerged as the mediator between Iran and the US
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Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between Iran and the US, hosting peace talks in Islamabad to secure a ceasefire. The country's strategic location and history of backchannel diplomacy have made it a crucial player in regional affairs, allowing it to communicate with multiple states involved in the conflict.
Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US due to its strategic location and history of diplomacy. It shares a border with Iran and has working ties with Washington, Tehran, and other regional players. Pakistan's role is rooted in its national interest, as a war in Iran could destabilize the region and affect Pakistan directly. The country has played a similar role in the past, facilitating secret talks between the US and China in 1971. Pakistan's access to multiple states makes it a useful intermediary, allowing it to carry messages and reduce the cost of contact. Its mediation is not idealistic, but rather a hard calculation of national interest.
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