In a recent address, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he averted a significant conflict between India and Pakistan, attributing his success to the intervention of Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir. Indian former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal criticized Trump’s assertions as naïve, suggesting he was easily manipulated. The Indian government has consistently rejected external mediation narratives, reaffirming that ceasefire negotiations were conducted bilaterally between military leaders without foreign influence. This incident has reignited discussions within Indian strategic circles regarding the risks of external involvement in Indo-Pak relations, underscoring India’s commitment to maintaining its sovereign decision-making in security matters, emphasizing that India’s military actions remain independent and not subject to foreign dictates.