Foreign Affairs

Pakistani Unrest Exposes Washington’s Dangerous Foreign Policy Failures

By National Security Desk | March 2, 2026

Violent protests and deadly clashes in Pakistan following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran expose the cost of Washington’s reckless foreign interventions—fueling instability that threatens American interests.

As America pursues aggressive strikes abroad — such as the recent U.S.-Israeli attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — the consequences ripple far beyond distant battlefields. The latest example unfolded in Pakistan, where deadly protests and widespread violence erupted, forcing authorities to impose a three-day curfew and deploy troops to restore order. Is Washington Ignoring the Backlash of Its Provocations? In northern Pakistani cities like Gilgit and Skardu, Shiite demonstrators, incensed by the killing of Khamenei, attacked key international offices including UN military monitors and development agencies, setting fire to buildings and clashing violently with police. At...

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