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Taiwan, Trump’s Failure and the New Geopolitical Reality After the Beijing Summit

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Timing is very important, especially in politics, as seen in Trump’s visit to China. In my personal opinion, the timing of this visit was not good, as after the Iran war the USA has lost its position not only in the world but even in its own country, as inflation is rising. US politics has always been based on domination and power. Without gaining back this power, the China visit was useless and may even make the USA weaker. China has rapidly gained its position in the last one year in defence, as Pakistan won the war against India, which was a big surprising victory for the world and behind this we cannot ignore Chinese technology that was used by Pakistan. Secondly, as Iran fought the war and achieved many victories, nobody can ignore that Russia and Chinese technology also played a key role. In light of this, Trump’s visit timing was not good and it had no clear achievement. The visit was also confusing as to whether it was diplomatic or business, as he had cabinet members and mos...

War, Media and the Responsibility of Journalism

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This is the first time that not only the public is confused, but even experienced journalists are feeling overwhelmed. These are truly skilled journalists, and I have also learned from them. I do not intend to put anyone down, but this is my understanding. In war, states often use journalism as a tool, feeding it selective information to shape public perception. Journalists must understand that their duty is to provide verified facts, not to construct narratives in favour of any side. Before wars, media is often misused to build perceptions that justify conflict. For example, before the Iraq war, a perception was created that Iraq possessed chemical and biological weapons. However, once the war began, it became clear to much of the world that much of this was propaganda used to justify the invasion. Therefore, both before and during war, journalism must stick to facts rather than baseless assumptions—everything else is just noise. In the race for breaking news, speed often comes at...

Global Power Shift and the Escalation Trap in Modern Geopolitics

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As a student of political Sience, I view this conflict as a shift in the perception of power. At this stage, the question of who wins or loses the war is not the most important; what is clear is that a global power shift has already begun. Iran, once seen as weaker, has emerged stronger through this conflict and now holds meaningful leverage. The United States is no longer negotiating from a position of clear dominance, as Iran and its allies increasingly believe that Washington cannot achieve a decisive victory. This situation has placed the United States under pressure. The American president’s increasingly strong and threatening rhetoric also reflects growing frustration and a relative decline in influence. Therefore, the issue is not purely diplomatic. Although diplomatic efforts can temporarily pause a war, they cannot always bring it to a complete end. Diplomatic bargaining is important, but in the global order, there is no truly stable mechanism for lasting power-sharing.When a...

Geopolitical Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: Rising Risks to Global Energy and Economic Stability

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The Strait of Hormuz normally carries around 80–130+ ships per day, including cargo vessels, LNG carriers, and oil tankers. Among these, approximately 20–30 are oil tankers, transporting nearly 20–21 million barrels of oil per day, which accounts for about 20% of global oil supply. During the pperiod of conflict, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly disrupted. Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, traffic has already declined. Even without a full closure,these disruptions are already affecting global oil and LNG flows, as well as international trade, driving inflation, and placing significant strain on global energy and supply chains.“In the coming days, the real issue won’t be just inflation, but shortages.” The United States is adopting a new strategy in the context of the ongoing conflict. According to US military statements, it is moving toward restricting maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. Iran’s armed forces have strongly stated tha...

The Importance of Secrecy in Ongoing Peace Negotiations

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As a facilitator an d mediator, Pakistan maintains strict confidentiality in ongoing diplomatic consultations involving multiple stakeholders aimed at preventing escalation and preserving global peace. During wartime, diplomacy is extremely sensitive, and details of negotiations are not disclosed while discussions are still in progress. It is therefore important not to rely on rumors, as nothing is confirmed or released until the talks are formally concluded. #Diplomacy #PeaceTalks #Confidentiality #InternationalRelations #GlobalPeace #Pakistan #Negotiations #WarPrevention #ForeignPolicy #IslamabadTalks

U.S.–Iran Talks and Middle East Tensions

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U.S Iran Talks The United States and Iran are engaged in discussions hosted by Pakistan, with 15 points on the U.S. side and 10 on the Iranian side. The proceedings remain confidential, with only select points from each side made public. The United States emphasizes the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran calls for a ceasefire across the region, including Lebanon. The key questions remain: Will Iran compromise its sovereignty, and will the United States grant Iran leverage to become more powerful? ⸻ Pakistan’s Mediation Role Pakistan is playing a significant role in promoting peace in the Middle East. It is facilitating and, at a certain level, mediating between Iran and the United States, helping to bring both sides together at a highly sensitive stage that previously appeared nearly impossible. Despite the challenges, Pakistan has not lost hope, has not halted its diplomatic efforts, and continues to work toward a peaceful agre...

An attack on Lebanon is meant to break the pause in the war

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In the face of serious threats from the United States and Iran’s response, after a lot of efforts by Pakistan and other countries, a sudden change has led to a pause in the war. However,Pakistan and other facilitator countries can only provide a platform for peace talks. The United States should also understand this reality. As Iran is now already exerting geopolitical influence as an emerging fourth center of world power, and as a very close ally of China and Russia, Iran has now emerged as a power in the Middle East. Now, for these negotiations, progress could only be positive with Iran if there is a balance of interests; otherwise, no agreement can be reached for long-term peace in the region and the world. Can it guarantee permanent peace? I have written in my blog, “Global Powers in Play: How U.S. Supremacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge”, that this war could be paused but cannot be ended, as I have explained for different reasons. One reason is that, at this stage, if the wa...