Modi’s Isolation Backfires After Trump Ceasefire
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- Narendra Modi announced at a Kerala rally that India will intensify efforts to isolate Pakistan, referencing the 2016 Kashmir attack that killed 18 Indian soldiers.
- Pakistan deepened ties with China after PM Shehbaz Sharif visited Beijing, and with the United States where Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir met President Trump at the White House.
- Michael Kugelman of the Atlantic Council said India’s isolation strategy has backfired, boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic standing.
- Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on May 10, 2025, that he secured a full and immediate ceasefire between nuclear‑armed India and Pakistan.
- Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for the ceasefire that ended four days of intense fighting involving ballistic missiles, fighter jets, and drones, which killed dozens on both sides.
Why it matters: Pakistan's diplomatic wins with China and the US boost its regional influence, while India's isolation push loses credibility; the Trump‑brokered ceasefire ends four days of combat that killed dozens, lowering the risk of a nuclear flashpoint.
