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Pakistan’s Mediation Bid in Iran-US Crisis

April 21, 2026

Pakistan has emerged as a pivotal mediator in the ongoing US-Iran crisis, hosting historic high-level talks in Islamabad. Driven by urgent energy security needs and the risk of border instability, Pakistan is leveraging its unique relationships with both Tehran and Washington. However, as it seeks to translate diplomatic utility into economic investment, the shadow of past transactional relationships with the US looms over its strategic calculations.

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Islamabad and the New Diplomacy: The Global South Steps Forward

April 17, 2026

The recent talks in Islamabad mark a structural shift in global diplomacy, signaling the rise of the Global South as a primary architect of international security. As Western mediation falters, the “Islamabad Process” demonstrates how multi-aligned regional powers are now indispensable in resolving complex conflicts and shaping a multipolar world.

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A side-by-side comparison of diplomatic meetings featuring Shehbaz Sharif shaking hands with Iranian and US representatives.

Islamabad Talks Reveal Iran-US Negotiation Deadlock

April 15, 2026

High-stakes negotiations in Islamabad between the US and Iran have concluded without an agreement. Despite a fragile ceasefire and intense mediation, core disputes over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and maritime control in the Strait of Hormuz continue to block the path toward a durable regional settlement.

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Beijing’s Iran Dilemma: Too Big to Ignore, Too Risky to Lead

April 1, 2026

On March 31, 2026, the diplomatic landscape of the Iran war shifted toward Beijing as Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in China to formally launch a joint five-point initiative for a ceasefire. This move represents China’s first major departure from a month of “muted” detachment, positioning it as a potential guarantor for any future peace deal—a role Tehran has reportedly made a prerequisite for talking to the White House.

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Close-up portrait of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, looking thoughtful with his hands clasped.

India’s Iran War Silence Exposes the Limits of “Strategic Autonomy”

April 1, 2026

The sinking of the IRIS Dena and the subsequent “silence” from New Delhi have ignited a fierce domestic and international debate over the reality of India’s “Strategic Autonomy.” While Pakistan has positioned itself as a central diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran, India finds itself grappling with a “strategic embarrassment” that has paralyzed its traditional role as a regional leader.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaking at the Stratcom Summit '26 podium.

Turkey Warns Iran War Risks Regional Catastrophe

March 29, 2026

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that the Iran war is a “systemic rupture” driving the Middle East toward a regional catastrophe. Speaking at the STRATCOM 2026 summit before emergency talks in Islamabad, Fidan blamed Israeli escalation for the crisis and highlighted Turkey’s unique vulnerability to rising energy deficits, missile spillover, and potential Kurdish mobilization along its borders.

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A group of men and one woman sit behind a long white table labeled "BOARD of PEACE" while two men hold up open folders showing documents.

Regional Actors Navigate Post-Conflict Institutional Frameworks While Managing Domestic Advocacy Pressures

February 5, 2026

This analysis explores how eight major Muslim-majority states are navigating the “Board of Peace,” a post-conflict governance framework for Gaza established in late 2025. It details the strategic shift from external advocacy to “insider” participation, allowing these nations to influence reconstruction contracts, security coordination, and humanitarian oversight while using rhetorical framing to reconcile this involvement with traditional domestic support for Palestinian statehood.

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A strategic geographic map of the Middle East and Central Asia highlighting the maritime and land routes connecting Iran's Chabahar Port and Pakistan's Gwadar Port to landlocked nations.

Why Central Asia Prioritizes Iranian Ports Over Pakistan

January 31, 2026

In January 2026, the trade map of Eurasia reflects a stark reality: despite being hundreds of kilometers closer to the Central Asian Republics (CARs), Pakistan’s ports are frequently bypassed for Iranian alternatives. While geography favors Pakistan, operational reliability and security stability have solidified Iran’s position as the preferred gateway.

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