Archive · 4 Dec 2025
Pakistan's Power Shift and Global Security Concerns
Pakistan is going through big changes in its government and military.
The country is becoming more controlled by the military, and there are concerns about how this might affect the world.
Some people in Pakistan are saying that terrorist attacks are okay if they are seen as revenge, which is worrying for other countries.
India and the rest of the world need to pay attention to these changes because they could make the world less safe.
The author, a retired general, thinks that the world should work together to make sure that Pakistan's actions don't cause more problems.
Pakistan is experiencing a significant shift in governance, with the military gaining more control and civilian authority being marginalized.
Recent developments include the 27th Amendment and the uncertain fate of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistani officials are publicly justifying terrorist attacks as acts of revenge, which is a departure from previous denials of involvement.
This shift has global implications, as it challenges international norms of state responsibility and could lead to increased instability.
India and the international community should respond by gathering evidence, engaging with key partners, and shaping a global conversation about the risks posed by Pakistan's actions.
- Who
- Pakistan's political and military leadership, including Imran Khan and Asim Munir
- What
- A significant shift in Pakistan's governance and security policies, with global implications
- When
- Ongoing, with recent developments around the 27th Amendment and Imran Khan's political fate
- Where
- Pakistan, with regional and global consequences
- Why
- To understand the implications of Pakistan's internal power dynamics on global security and counter-terrorism efforts
- Country
- Pakistan
- Key Figures
- Imran Khan, Asim Munir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq
- Key Events
- 27th Amendment, Red Fort car blast
- Global Concerns
- Nuclear capability, proxy warfare, terrorism
- International Bodies
- FATF, Interpol, UN
- Key Partners
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, EU, Indonesia
- Author
- Syed Ata Hasnain