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As US–Iran talks in Islamabad hits impasse, a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Explore the global economic, energy, and climate risks if diplomacy fails.
Discover how the Islamabad Talks are rewriting the regional order. From the $10B Saudi Aramco refinery in Gwadar to Pakistan’s role as a security provider for the Peninsula, explore how Field Marshal Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif are positioning Pakistan as a central player in the emerging Global South.
An in-depth analysis of the US naval blockade on Iran, examining its legal basis, strategic intent, and potential impact on the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets, and regional stability.
Explore how Pakistan is reclaiming its historical role as a global peace broker by facilitating a pivotal ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The ceasefire efforts led by Pakistan face uncertainty as US rhetoric escalates tensions with Iran. Explore how the conflict risks disrupting Asia’s energy security, economic stability, and climate goals.
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A single day revealed how strategic signaling, media narratives, and ideological currents are beginning to overlap in ways that complicate Pakistan’s security calculus.
There’s a lot being said about the Kabul strike, but when you look closely, parts of the story just don’t add up.
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