THE KASHMIR-ISRAEL-PALESTINE ANALOGY: PROPAGANDA NARRATIVES AND PAKISTAN’S DIPLOMATIC RESPONSE

Abstract

Pakistan’s alignment with Kashmir and Palestine conflicts is a reflection of its self-ascribed role and constructs its identity as a Muslim-majority state advocating for oppressed Muslim populations and how this shapes its foreign policy. These conflicts serve as platforms for Pakistan to assert its ideological alignment and diplomatic positioning within the Islamic world. This qualitative research study discusses how propaganda influences public opinion and constructs identities that shape diplomatic responses. The theoretical framework discusses constructivism, framing, and neocolonial theory to understand Pakistan’s stance about Kashmir- Israel-Palestine conflicts. Interpretivism and religious ethical framework explore the role of Pakistan’s foreign policy towards Israel. This research study contends that Pakistan has to shift from conventional to modern political spectrum and constructs new policy towards Israel to start foreign relations and to counter India in the South Asian region. Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with Israel has the potential to uplift Pakistan’s moral standing and global influence.