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From Pariah to Power Broker: Pakistan’s Rise as a Key Mediator in the Iran War
A year ago, Pakistan was widely seen as a diplomatic outcast. Today, it has emerged as a trusted regional partner and a key mediator...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Threaten Islamabad’s Role in US-Iran Talks
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have flared again, with both sides trading artillery fire along the border, just days after announcing a temporary pause...
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...
How China Is Banking on Pakistan’s Clout in the Middle East to Solidify Global Ambitions
Following the recent events related to the conflict in Iran in March 2016, Pakistan emerged as a vital strategic partner for China, playing multiple...
Behind the Gulf’s Shift to Beijing: Pakistan’s Army as the Quiet Architect of Chinese Military Integration
China is moving to bolster its security presence in the Middle East through comprehensive partnerships, and the Pakistani-Chinese alliance serves as a bridge to...
Pakistan–Taliban Rift Turns Into Open Conflict
For years, Pakistan was widely seen as having influence over the Taliban, particularly during the U.S. war in Afghanistan when Taliban leaders found refuge...
Islamabad Moment: Can the U.S.-Iran Discussions remake a Broken Geopolitical Mirror?
The fact that the U.S.-Iran dialogue this week may possibly take place in Islamabad is a rare diplomatic opening in an otherwise growing confrontation....
Israel Pulled Top Iranian Officials Off Hit List After Pakistan Intervention
Israel reportedly removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its elimination target list following a request from Pakistan,...
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...