Global or regional politics is examined in the context of geographical landscape in the present time. Geopolitical considerations are significant in policy-making process for both preponderant powers as well as smaller states. Nevertheless, in the matrix of core and periphery, the peripheral nations are propelled to align with the core states. Therefore, small states like Pakistan are challenged with multiple enigmas by international political and economic forces. Although up-keeping to Palestinian cause has always remained a cardinal feature of Pakistan’s foreign policy but during the recent ‘Gaza War’ the pressure from international establishmentarian forces to ensure support for ‘Abraham Accord’ for the recognition of Israel compromised the strategic autonomy in the sphere of foreign policy. The government of Pakistan seems facing the issues of internal legitimacy, extended cooperation to accomplish this accord to gain foreign backing. This research epitomizes that why Pakistan’s stance for Palestinians is reshaped to the acceptance of Abraham Accord? How patron-client relations contributed to align with the big powers? This qualitative research possibly comes to this conclusion that Pakistan despite her atomic power, vital geopolitical position and the heart of Muslim world did not develop her bargaining capacity in front of international forces. 

Key Words

Pakistan, Geopolitical, Israel, Strategic autonomy, Paradoxes, Middle East, Palestinians