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What does it mean?
Pakistan is expected to be a reliable ally promoting freedom and moderation in the Arab world.
In plain terms
Pakistan will help spread freedom and moderation in the region.
What can you take from it?
Count on Pakistan as a partner for stability.

Where it applies

  • international diplomacy
  • regional security
  • foreign relations

Putting it to work

  • strengthen alliances
  • promote moderation
  • support stability

Questions to consider

  • What makes a steadfast partner?
  • How is moderation defined?

Another view

Partnerships can shift based on changing political interests.

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