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US President Donald Trump has attributed his intervention as the key factor in preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, leveraging trade diplomacy to secure a ceasefire. Trump described the episode as a major foreign policy achievement, saying it was a "bigger success than I would be ever
Foreign policy
For decades, Pakistan and Afghanistan's relationship has been characterized by fragile cooperation and deep mistrust, with cross-border violence increasing and diplomatic engagement minimal. The rise in terrorist incidents, particularly along the western borders, has brought harsh consequences for Pakistan's national security and the people living in
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US President Donald Trump's assertion that he helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan has sparked tension between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with analysts suggesting that Washington's claim is undermined by New Delhi's bilateral approach to negotiations. The surprise truce
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President Donald Trump concluded a whirlwind four-day tour of the Persian Gulf region, touting lucrative deals and investments in the United States. Throughout his trip, Trump emphasized the importance of personal diplomacy, suggesting that his unparalleled ability to connect with regional leaders could unlock intractable conflicts and boost U.S.
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Ukrainian and Russian delegations arrived in different cities, leading to uncertainty over whether peace talks would take place, but both sides eventually agreed to proceed, with a possible postponement to Friday. The talks came after President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia proposed direct negotiations between the two sides, which would
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Iraq, once known as Mesopotamia, is facing an existential water crisis due to Turkey's control over the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Southeastern Anatolia Project, launched in the 1970s, has included 22 dams and 19 hydroelectric plants, reducing water flow to Iraq by over 50% in the last
Diplomacy
In a rapidly globalizing world, no country can afford to isolate itself or rely on a narrow set of allies. Pakistan must play a stronger, more proactive role in multilateral diplomacy to secure its national interests and uplift its global standing. The country has historically been reactive in its foreign
Trump, Donald
As the US semiconductor industry continues to grow, driven by government incentives and investments, it faces new challenges from President Donald Trump's economic policies. The administration's tariffs and investigations into computer chip imports have jeopardized the industry's momentum, despite the CHIPS Act's
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President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East has unveiled an emerging foreign policy doctrine, marked by a restrained approach to military power and a desire to draw to a close various conflicts around the globe. Trump's approach appears to be contradictory, as he has both
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The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving international conflicts through peaceful means, dialogue, and preventive diplomacy. Article 7 of the Permanent Constitution, issued in 2003, emphasizes the principles of strengthening international peace and security by encouraging peaceful dispute resolution, supporting self-determination, and cooperating with peaceloving nations. Since
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Any agreement on nuclear talks between Iran and the US must be ratified by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (parliament) of Iran, emphasized Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the country's parliamentary National Security Committee. According to Rezaei, under Iran's strategic law, the parliament must be informed that the
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The Sino-American rivalry has been a subject of intense scrutiny in recent years, with many scholars resorting to the ancient Greek historian Thucydides' concept of the "Thucydides Trap" to explain the likelihood of war between the two superpowers. However, a closer examination of Graham T. Allison'
