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Middle East diplomacy

Politics

Pakistan's Quiet Role as the US-Iran Diplomatic Broker

Asim Munir in Tehran. Islamabad hosting the talks. How Pakistan quietly became the most important diplomatic capital of the Middle East crisis.

Apr 16, 2026

Politics

A comprehensive assessment of the Abraham Accords after the Iran war: UAE-Israel trade continues, Bahrain strained, Saudi frozen,…

Apr 2, 2026

Politics

In a prominent diplomatic move during March 2026, Ali Larijani was assigned a regional de-escalation mission. We analyze…

Mar 13, 2026