More: Diplomacy
Peace Through Strength and Chekov’s Gun
If there is a gun hanging on the wall, it has a purpose in the plot, and it is not merely for aesthetics. That’s...
How Oman Became the Region’s Diplomatic Hub
In the new geopolitics, the emergence of the multipolar world order has transformed the geopolitical landscape. Particularly in this regard, the role of the...
Trump Signals Iran Talks as War Escalates and Pakistan Steps In
A month into a rapidly escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, diplomatic and military signals are moving in sharply contradictory directions....
Pakistan hosts regional talks on Iran crisis, with focus on Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia on Sunday to seek an end to the Iran war. The discussions centered on reopening...
Trump to Meet Xi in China This May Amid Iran War Fallout
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched...
Pakistan and Turkey Could Host U.S.-Iran Talks as Gulf War Drags On
Pakistan has delivered a U.S. proposal to Iran, and senior officials indicate that either Pakistan or Turkey could host discussions aimed at de-escalating the...
Has Iran Created a TACO Moment for Trump? Decoding Strategies and Limits of Military Power
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President Trump unilaterally postponed strikes on power infrastructure in Iran, a threat/ultimatum he gave for opening the Strait of Hormuz, citing “Good and Productive...
Missiles Fly as Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Talks’ Claim
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, setting off air raid sirens across cities including Tel Aviv. While interceptions prevented major casualties, falling...
From Beijing Talks to Moscow Pact: North Korea’s Long Game Against Denuclearization
The Six-Party Talks (SPT) launched in 2003 with the first round held in Beijing. They continued through six rounds until 2007 but completely broke...
Pakistan Seeks Role in Middle East Peace Efforts
Fire spreads across the Middle East while trusted voices fade. Not because of loud failures but quiet withdrawals. Qatar pulled thin, Ankara stretched beyond...