A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite
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Recent diplomatic moves by Pakistan indicate a shift in its foreign policy stance rather than a major change in global standing. Last month, Pakistan signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, viewing an attack on one as an attack on both. Additionally, Islamabad is exploring deeper export agreements for rare earth minerals with the United States. These actions follow the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and Washington's need for a counterweight in the region due to Iran and Taliban entrenchment. The moves are seen by some commentators as a renaissance of Pakistani foreign policy but are largely driven by necessity and pressure rather than a sudden change.
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