Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Pakistan's diplomatic efforts as a third-party mediator between the United States and Iran are fundamentally grounded in the realities of conflict resolution, and any setbacks in the peace process reflect the inherent dynamics of conflict management rather than mediation failure, according to a prominent geopolitical analysis.

In an article titled "Why Pakistan Should Not Be Blamed When Peace Falters," published in the Washington-based online magazine South Asian Voices, author Ibrahim Al-Marashi highlights that mediators are often unfairly scapegoated when long-term peace proves far more complex and elusive than initially expected, particularly following public criticism from figures like the late US Senator Lindsey ...