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The Diplomatic Insight Weekly: 6th-12th Feb, 2026

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The Diplomatic Insight Weekly

The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week!

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It’s been a week of all-in bets and tectonic shifts!

Pakistan is officially launching into the future, betting big on an AI revolution at home while preparing its first astronauts to reach for the stars.

Beyond its borders, nuclear menus are expanding, trade deals are being quietly reshuffled, and old alliances are slipping back into familiar mischief.

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 Urges Three-Way Nuclear Deal With Russia and China​

The world’s deadliest third-party invite!

Getting Russia and China to agree on a new treaty is proving harder than balancing a three-way scale.

2. Netanyahu to Raise Iran Missiles in Talks with Trump​

Expanding the menu could spoil the meal...

Netanyahu's maximalist demands can collapse the negotiations with Tehran before the first deal is even signed.
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3. Crisis in Havana: Russia Condemns US Tactics as Cuba’s Fuel Emergency Spirals​

After Venezuela, the US's target is to suffocate Cuba!

Russia is calling out the US for a severe fuel blockade that has left Cuba's economy running on fumes.
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4. India, US Release Interim Trade Framework, Edge Toward Broader Deal​

Trump and Modi are once again in cahoots!

Washington is slashing tariffs to 18% now that India has agreed to swap Russian oil for American energy.

5. Bangladesh Holds Landmark Election After Youth-Led Revolution

Dhaka’s long-awaited new dawn!

After 15 years of iron-fisted rule, Bangladesh is breathing and odds seem to be in favor of late Khaleda Zia's son as the interim chief advisor delivers his election promise.

Pakistan-Focus

SUPARCO Names 2 Astronauts for Chinese Space Station Mission​

Pakistan is officially entering the space race, shortlisting its first two astronauts for a mission to the Tiangong Space Station by year's end.
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​Global Condemnation as Suicide Attack Rocks Islamabad, 36 Dead​

The capital is on high alert after a devastating IS-KP suicide bombing at a mosque, the city's deadliest since 2008.

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​Pakistan Cautions UN Against Reducing Police Funding for Peace Missions​

As a top contributor of Blue Helmets, Pakistan has warned the UN that cutting police budgets will leave peace missions hollowed out.
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​Dutch Embassy Awards Human Rights Tulip to Pakistan’s Rights Commission​

Netherlands has awarded its prestigious Human Rights Tulip to Pakistan's Human Rights Commission for its A-status work.
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​EU, UNDP Inaugurate Human Rights Center in Lahore​

A new state-of-the-art education center (SIHREC) has opened in Lahore to bring together human rights theory and legal practice.

​Pakistan Announces $1bn Investment in Artificial Intelligence by 2030​

PM Shehbaz Sharif is fast-tracking the future with a $1 billion plan to train one million people and fund 1,000 PhDs in AI by 2030.
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​Pakistan, Cambodia Adopt Economic Engagement Frameworks at JTC​

Pakistan and Cambodia have signed a trade deal, aiming for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in future.

A Deeper Look

​As New START Ends, a Dangerous New Era Begins​

The possessors of 90% of world's nuclear weapons are now unrestrained.

"The end of New START also undermines the credibility of the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is up for review this year," Heather Wokusch argues.

​The Green Tech Revolution: Can Asia Lead the World?​

The threat is immediate but the response must be long-term.

"The question now is not whether Asia will feel the impact of climate change, but whether its rapid clean energy expansion can convert into reliable, system-wide leadership rather than fragmented progress," writes Shahla Ahmed.

​Why Singapore’s New National Space Agency Makes Strategic Sense​

For Singapore, its not a race but a way to raise guards over data sovereignty.

"Its borders are fixed, and its land is scarce. But in an era where economic growth increasingly stems from data,... expansion no longer needs to be horizontal. It can be orbital," writes Cameron Cayer.

​How the Concept of Precedence Came About in Diplomatic Practice​

Who should enter the room first?

"Precedence may look like mere formality, but it plays a vital role. By transforming rivalry into structure, it ensures fairness, stability & smooth relations between states," argues Catalina Bora.

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