Donald Trump repeatedly claimed credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire and offered to mediate on Kashmir – a disputed region claimed by both countries. The remarks irritated Delhi, which has long rejected third-party mediation, and contributed to strains in India-US ties.
Clary notes that Trump’s “apparent affection” for Pakistan’s army chief, now Field Marshal Asim Munir, significantly shaped the post-conflict environment.
“The US president has strong impulses that are not always easy to explain in terms of grand strategy,” Clary says. “His desire to be seen as a peacemaker affected how he handled the May 2025 conflict.”
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