As Pakistan declares victory, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.

In his address to troops in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, President Donald Trump on May 15 said he played a key role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting trade talks played a role.

India’s four-day military showdown with Pakistan set several new precedents. For military officials from outside the region, the most intriguing one was Pakistan’s use of advanced Chinese fighter jets and missiles in aerial combat with Western-made counterparts.