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The Diplomatic Insight Weekly: 2nd Jan-8th Jan
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Hello Reader You're receiving The Diplomatic Insight right when the world seemed to have abandoned all diplomatic protocols. New year, new rules. The US sets the trends in international political practice. And it has normalized raiding, kidnapping, and "special operations" if you have a powerful military. But US isn't the whole world. Plus, middle powers in complex regions can't really afford to follow suit. This same week. we've seen de-escalatory measures and diplomatic steps in Saudi vs. UAE conflict over Yemen. So what's the state of international order and role of diplomacy in our world now? We explore these themes in this week's curated news and in "A Deeper Look" Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight. Want to be featured in our Op-ed section? Send your insights, opinions, and articles!
Pakistan-FocusPakistan and Bangladesh have enhanced cooperation in several areas; and defense is a priority sector. We've covered Pakistan-Bangladesh diplomatic engagements: here, here, and here. There's too many to mention here, the bilateral ties have witnessed true breakthroughs since last year. Bangladesh is not the only up Pakistan's been warming up to. Relations with the United States are an all time high. A senate delegation can deepen government-to-government ties. The prestigious Turkish school system is spreading its welcome branches into Pakistan's Azad Kashmir region. An example of education diplomacy apart from scholarships and grants - directly benefitting the children. While India's cricket players refuse to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts, a handshake by India's foreign minister Jaishankar with Pakistani speaker IS rather "surprising". But a positive surprise for those valuing peace and diplomacy, even under strains and tensions. More options for international travelers to and from Pakistan to UK. Norse Atlantic Airlines has entered the competition. And it may trigger other airlines to improve their services to attract you. Pakistan has supported efforts of dialogue and diplomacy over Yemen. Any escalation between UAE and Saudi Arabia - both Pakistan's essential allies - can put Pakistan in another costly dilemma. Pakistan's clean energy transition requires more helping hands. And the UN is willing to offer some. |
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Hello Reader Yes, the new year has arrived. But is there anything new under the sun when it comes to global geopolitics? As the last week of the year, you might've expected things to have slowed down a bit. Speeches, promises, and well wishes - that's what we get from world leaders. But conflicts, competition, cooperation, and diplomacy continue. Excluding those self-important speeches and pledges, we bring you substantial developments from the last week. Happy new year to all our readers!...
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Hello Reader Anyone working around diplomacy knows it's a myth that things begin to slow down around this time of the month. Politics goes on. Trade and cross-border flows even increase around Christmas as people meet family and send gifts. So there's a constant need to keep watch, to manage relations. This weeks newsletter goes into some of these developments we've seen in the past 7 days. Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic...