The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader Eid and Nowroz coincided, making it a week of festivities for 1/4th of the world's populace. Though this presented great opportunities for diplomatic pauses in conflicts, not all parties took it. Pakistan paused its operations Afghanistan, preserving long-standing diplomatic practice of pausing wars and ceasefires during religious and cultural holidays. But US-Iran war continued, despite reports...
13 days ago • 4 min read
The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader Trump’s call for help went unanswered! Does Europe’s refusal signal an end to the long US‑Europe camaraderie? Yet Iran’s message remained clear: the Strait of Hormuz will be their “guardianship.” Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight. Top Stories of the Week 1. US, Iran Officials Make First Contact Since War: Reports...
20 days ago • 3 min read
The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader Who Will Blink First? Though Iran is waiting for 'them', Pakistan wants harmony among its neighbors to defend its western borders and contribute to a stable Middle East. This week's top stories offer a look back on the Iran war and its impacts on the world. What's yet to come is only someone's analysis (read: guess). Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and...
27 days ago • 3 min read
The Diplomatic Insight March 2026 is Here! From Thailand–Pakistan's 75-year milestone to a shifting Middle East — your beloved diplomatic magazine awaits. Hello Reader As the world marks International Women's Day this March, The Diplomatic Insight dedicates this edition to the women shaping diplomacy, development, and dialogue across the globe. In this edition, women ambassadors serving in Pakistan share their messages, reminding us that sustainable prosperity can only be achieved through the...
29 days ago • 2 min read
The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader A week when US‑Iran talks finally became decisive! Trump must realize that in the business of regime change, cutting off the head only makes the body even harder to negotiate with. On the other hand, time is up for the Afghan Taliban to negotiate, as Pakistan takes strategic steps to dismantle the TTP through Operation Righteous Fury Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The world woke up this morning to a fundamentally different Middle East. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched what President Trump called "massive and ongoing" military strikes against Iran, naming the operation "Operation Epic Fury." Within hours, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had held power since 1989, was dead. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared it had launched strikes against 27 US military bases across the Gulf, hitting Qatar,...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
The geopolitical map of the Global South is being redrawn in real time. As Washington's "Operation Epic Fury" dominates international headlines, a second and equally consequential conflict is erupting along Pakistan's western frontier, one that risks being overlooked precisely when it demands the most urgent attention. Pakistan's "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq" (Operation Righteous Fury) is more than a cross-border counterterrorism campaign; it is the opening salvo of a broader strategic...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader On the global chessboard, every move matters! Pakistan hit back at cross-border militancy, making it clear that safety isn’t optional. Meanwhile, US-Iran uncertainty and Türkiye’s deepwater drilling off Somalia are shifting global strategic calculations. Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight. Top Stories of the Week 1....
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The Diplomatic Insight Weekly The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week! Hello Reader Satellites, Diplomacy, and Global Milestones...Historic diplomacy in Vienna, cutting-edge satellites, and cultural milestones, this week, Pakistan is soaring on multiple fronts. Globally, borders, partnerships, and strategies are in motion, and the world watches as decisive actions shape the months to come. Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read