The Ghosts of Proxy Wars Past: Pakistan's Unlikely Diplomatic Gamble Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, has been visiting Tehran to push for an end to the US Israeli war on Iran.
On the surface, this visit appears to be a bold diplomatic move by Islamabad to broker peace in the region.
However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find that Pakistan is not just playing peacemaker – it's also trying to reposition itself as a key player in a delicate game of proxy wars.