The British newspaper Financial Times has described Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir as a leading practitioner of multidimensional foreign policy, crediting him with steering the country through an increasingly complex global landscape, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Tuesday.
According to the report, in an analysis of shifting international politics, the newspaper said Field Marshal Munir had emerged as one of the most effective strategic leaders in a rapidly changing global order.
The report noted that evolving power dynamics had opened a new but demanding phase for middle powers, requiring careful balancing between competing global interests.
Field Marshal Munir ranks among the most successful advocates of multi-alignment diplomacy, particularly for his ability to adapt to the informal diplomatic style of former US president Donald Trump.
The British newspaper described his approach as a clear and effective example of how middle powers can pursue flexible and pragmatic foreign policies.
The report highlighted Pakistan’s active engagement with major regional and global players, including Washington, Beijing, Riyadh and Tehran, saying the country’s leadership maintained parallel diplomatic tracks to safeguard national interests.
It added that Field Marshal Munir had capitalised on shifting global trends to create new diplomatic opportunities for Pakistan.
The newspaper said Pakistan’s timely and conciliatory engagement with Trump proved effective, contributing to diplomatic gains that contrasted with India’s experience.
According to the analysis, India struggled to adapt to changing global conditions and Trump’s unconventional style, resulting in difficulties in executing its own middle-power strategy.