PAKISTAN | War with Iran?

The recent crisis between Iran and Pakistan was a really interesting development. The two countries have historically had an extremely close and friendly relationship. However, the tension over ongoing Baloch insurgencies appeared to push them over the edge and spark a military tit-for-tat strike. But is this just a one-off incident that will soon be forgotten? Or is part of a deeper friction between the two countries tied to broader international developments in the Middle East and beyond? As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments below.

As an ethnic Pasthoon and born in that region from the Pakistan side, I am really impressed by the way you presented this in a comprehensive and in a non controversial manner. You have earned a subscriber.

Who drew borders in the Middle East, it was the English without taking into account people groups like the Kurds who are treated unfairly! Unresolved conflict left only suffering. I am not a Kurd, but there is love for Kurds.Thanks James!

As a Pakistani the Iranians and the bloch are both our brothers, this conflict is artifical, it'sfunded and supported by foreigners to make us fight.

I am going to be honest to say that while i expected many things this year, i did not expect this

I've been waiting for all the geopolitical analysts I follow in YouTube to cover this issue. Nothing in days. Finally, it's been you, professor. Thank you.

Always super informative! Look forward to each new release!

Iran and Pakistan are never allies, especially given Saudi Arabia’s enormous weight inside Pakistani politics, so close relationship is a misnomer. Iran has even designed plans for Pakistan in case there is a war because there is a huge lack of trust between them. Let’s not forget there are a lot of stories in Pakistan that its Shia population is being recruited by Iran to go to war in the Middle East, with some returning home to spread Iranian ideology. Since the Pakistani government has long been influenced by Saudi, Pakistan has been cracking down on Shias very hard, further escalating Iranian attempts to spread its version there. The only difference is, Iran needs Pakistan to stay neutral, perhaps attributed to Pakistan having nukes. Meanwhile Pakistan also wants Iranian neutrality in conflict with India. Simply put, their relations are not built on friendship, but with manageable suspicion. Until now.

I'm from Pakistan, and I can tell you that Pakistan and Iran are not enemies. Just like Pakistan establishment (Mil/ISI) there is also an Iranian establishment (IRGC) which sometimes overturn decisions by civilian government.

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So many conflicts around the world Yemen - Houthis Iran-Pakistan Guyana-Venezuela Ukraine-Russia China-Taiwan Myanmar civil war Sudan civil war DRC-Rwanda Israel-Palestine

This was a really really helpful video when many others just hurt my head... Would love to see one on Afghan and there relationship with the 2 nations,

Another excellent commentary James. In my view this hostility between pakistan and Iran has been simmering for a long time. Iran, a shia country has known that Sunni Pakistan, has always sided with Sunni Arabs and the delicate balance has been possible only because both countries have formidable Milataries and do not wish a direct confrontation. But, until this faccade, both have been quietly supporting opposition and dissent in each other's countries. The cnage has come because, an independent Afghanistan has a a border issue with Pakistan along the Durrand line and Iran is fishing in these waters. Equally, Pakistan is supporting Sunni dissent in Iran. Therefore, all this talk about Islamic solidarity only is against the west but internal fissures are plenty

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well done James, this is quite accurate.

Thank you for taking the time to post this.

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