The Diplomatic Insight Weekly: 14th-20th Nov


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External control over a country's internal politics is nowhere more prominent than at the time of a leader's fall.

They rule for decades and when the time comes, fly to another country which unapologetically welcomes them with open arms.

Bangladesh's fallen leader has been served political justice this past week. But what happens next?

For a country where election cycles have been repeated with "bans" and exclusions, what difference the next election might bring?

Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight.


Top Stories of the Week

A full-circle moment!
Clashes before, calm afterwards, and in-between the interim government asks India to return the convicted.
The 20-year ruler of Bangladesh still has a political party to look out for, in the elections due soon.
"Major non NATO ally!"
Trump captures the US-Saudi relation very aptly with this new designation, and was just as pleased with the $1 trillion investment promise.
But the expected defense agreement didn't quite unfold.
Aviation geeks approve!
China's aerospace tech stands out while Etihad Airways and Emirates make record-breaking aircraft orders, stealing spotlight in civil aviation.
In other news, robots did patrolling and carried javelins at China's national games.
A "Community of Central Asia!"
Regional water management, a vision for the next 10-20 years - the Seventh Consultative Meeting also welcomed Azerbaijan as a full-time member.
While Afghanistan also featured prominently in the talks.
Is Ukraine war re-writing the European bloc?
It seems so. The proponent of self-sufficiency in defense also stressed breaking away from US tech reliance, along with Macron.
But EU has always been an economic integration model, right?

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Why is Sudan not getting the attention it deserves?

“the most violent place on Earth” Trump contends. Yet it was nowhere on his cards to become the peace champion by mediating a breakthrough, unless the Saudi Crown Prince urged him to.

So what makes Sudan's civil war so complex? Seemingly, a power struggle between civil and military turned into a Game of Thrones between two military generals.

But where do the arms & weapons come from? As the largest and fiercest humanitarian crisis, the resources to fight and fund the war fuel genuine curiosity.

Find out here

A Deeper Look

You may love these opinions and blog articles by contributing authors

How Global Power Shifted from Slow Diplomacy to Instant Conflict

The art of diplomacy has become a "hurried" & "chaotic" enterprise. But how did we get here?

"States operated through long correspondence, coded letters... International relations were a craft... often hidden behind palace curtains... But the emergence of mass media...has shattered the old tempo," writes Idrees Khan.

Terror, Doctrine, and Diplomacy: India’s Dilemma After the Delhi Explosion

Quick to find the "terror" label, the government in India was not sure how to respond to a rather faceless perpetrator.

"Indian intelligence is increasingly focused on the ideological... inroads made by Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent and... its proclaimed subsidiary, Ansar Ghazwa al-Hind," writes Usman Anwar.

How the World Order Will Look Like in Next 50 Years

"A multipolar balance or a bipolar rivalry between the United States and China" - a question still up for debate.

But one thing remains certain: " the outdated multilateral system, which was designed for the middle of the 20th century, is under stress," writes Talha Zaib.

Tajikistan’s Green Economy Transition: Development Pathways and EU Partnership

The EU, development partners, and the private sector remain crucial.

"Despite being a developing economy, Tajikistan possesses unique natural and energy resources that could make it a potential green economy power in the region," writes Gulhayo M. Madimarova.

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Pakistan-Focus

Both nations have been deeply involved in the Afghan process for decades as central players. Their concern show the seriousness of the situation.

Technology makes things smooth, but also vulnerable. With Pakistan's growing tech capabilities came millions of cyber attacks. The threat and financial damages are notable.

The King of Jordan's two-day visit to Pakistan came with multiple agreements in important people-to-people sectors.

Wanna visit Canada and need a visa? DO NOT pay hundreds of dollars to agents who offer fake promises of securing a visa for you. The Canadian visa process is smooth, clear, and digital. Only trust High Commission's online resources and staff.

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar met Russia's Lavrov the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting.

A men's day event by Swedish embassy. It's often said that "men need to be heard". True...and also men need to listen. Gender equality is beneficial for men as much as women, as it removes the structural constraints that stops men from expressing themselves and make them feel unheard.

Millions of Pakistanis have been to or through the Dubai airport. It's a destination AND a hub for Pakistani flights. 3.2 million Pakistani passengers used the airport in the first nine months of 2025.


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