Exactly. People forget that geopolitics is driven by shifting interests, not sentiment or conspiracy. Pakistan’s nukes have survived far more volatile times and not because of luck, but because they’re protected by credible deterrence and strategic calculus.
The U.S. isn’t suddenly “friendly” it's recalibrating. India’s inflated utility in the China containment plan is clearly plateauing, especially with New Delhi asserting its own terms. Washington needs options, and a stable Pakistan with economic potential is a logical choice not a favor.
You're right though, it won’t last forever. It never does. But the smart play is to engage, benefit, and build leverage while the window is open. That’s how nations rise, not by sulking in paranoia, but by making moves when the board shifts.