Mahamat Deby vs Qamar Javed Bajwa

Mahamat Deby led Chadian forces in a military campaign against the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) rebels, who had launched an offensive from Libya. The campaign resulted in the death of his father and the stabilization of the front.

Following the death of his father President Idriss Deby in battle, Mahamat Deby was appointed by a military council as the head of state. This transition was criticized as a dynastic succession and violated Chad's constitution.

Mahamat Deby extended the transitional period from 18 months to 24 months, delaying promised democratic elections. This decision was met with protests from opposition groups and civil society, who accused him of clinging to power.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa was appointed as the 16th Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, succeeding General Raheel Sharif. His appointment was seen as a continuation of the military's anti-terrorism policies, and he was given an unprecedented three-year extension in 2019, making him the longest-serving army chief since Ayub Khan.

General Bajwa launched Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, a nationwide counter-terrorism operation aimed at eliminating residual terrorist threats and consolidating gains from previous operations. The operation involved intelligence-based raids and border management, further reducing terrorist attacks in Pakistan.

Following the Pulwama attack, India launched airstrikes on Balakot, Pakistan. General Bajwa oversaw Pakistan's military response, including the downing of two Indian aircraft and the capture of an Indian pilot. The crisis de-escalated after Pakistan returned the pilot, but tensions remained high along the Line of Control.

General Bajwa played a key role in facilitating the US-Taliban peace agreement, signed in Doha. Pakistan's military provided logistical support and pressure on the Taliban to negotiate. The deal led to the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan and the subsequent Taliban takeover in 2021.