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Ammara Zaheer and Muhammad Amir Rana discuss the latest high-level diplomatic developments involving Donald Trump’s phone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan, where ongoing efforts toward a potential US-Iran peace framework were a key focus.
In this conversation, they break down Pakistan’s evolving diplomatic role, the significance of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s participation, and why regional powers are closely watching these negotiations. The discussion also explores what a possible deal could mean for Middle East stability, global energy security, and future US foreign policy direction.

US-Iran Peace Talks Update | Trump, Pakistan & Muslim Leaders in Key Call Ammara Zaheer and Muhammad Amir Rana discuss the latest high-level ...

However, one question is likely to re-emerge: how will view , a close neighbour that continues to maintain ties with its principal rival, the ?

China possesses several strategic cards, and the one that concerns Pakistan most is the ‘India card’. Yet Islamabad appears confident that faces broader strategic constraints in evolving an exclusive partnership with China similar to its historical relationship with Russia.

Neighbour to a superpower China’s rise has transformed the nature of the Sino-Pak partnership.

In today’s episode Ammara Zaheer and Muhammad Amir Rana discuss the shifting global power dynamics shaped by the growing rivalry between the United States and China. The conversation explores the idea of the “Thucydides Trap” and what it reveals about rising tensions, economic competition, and the possibility of a new bipolar world order.
The discussion also examines China’s evolving global posture, the continuing strengths of the US-led system, and how both powers are influencing regions far beyond their borders. Special focus is given to Pakistan’s emerging role as a potential mediator between Iran and the United States, and what this means for its diplomatic credibility. Finally, the episode looks at Pakistan’s delicate balancing act between Washington and Beijing, and whether its realist foreign policy approach can strengthen its position as a middle power in an increasingly fragmented global system.

US-China Rivalry & The Thucydides Trap: Pakistan’s Rising Diplomatic Role in a Changing World Order In today’s episode Ammara Zaheer and Muhammad Amir Rana discuss the shifting global power dynamics shaped by the growing rivalry between the United States an...

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For , this mediation is critical not only for regional stability but also for balancing its relations with and .

If Pakistan succeeds, its middle-power credentials could strengthen significantly, enabling it to negotiate its economic and strategic interests more effectively both regionally and globally.

Pak-China-US triangle In the midst of power competition, Pakistan must ably balance its ties with the US and China.

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Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) has expanded its digital footprint with the launch of its YouTube channel, “PIPS Talks.”
For the last two decades, PIPS has remained a premier independent research initiative, providing fresh insights on internal and regional security, countering violent extremism (CVE), militant landscapes, social change, and political economy.
Through “PIPS Talks,” in-house researchers and leading regional and international experts will engage in discussions on key geopolitical and security challenges shaping the region and the world.
Here is the latest video discussing the challenges Pakistan may face during the mediation process between the United States and Iran.

From Conflict to Compromise? Pakistan’s Role in US–Iran Talks Description: In this episode of PIPS Talks Amir Rana and Ammara Zaheer examine the evolving dynamics of the Iran–United States peace talks and the critical r...

IT is one of the enduring ironies in that even after stepping back from the brink of a potentially disastrous confrontation in May last year, and have been unable to move towards a .

Prospects for peace? A year after the May hostilities, mistrust continues to dominate India-Pakistan ties.

WHILE remained preoccupied with facilitating between the and , the public discourse largely overlooked critical developments on other fronts, particularly internal security challenges, a worsening relationship with , and the approaching first anniversary of the stand-off.

Persisting security challenge The country is no longer dealing with a single-dimensional terrorist threat.

Global military spending has reached $2.887 trillion, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase. Europe, Asia, and major powers are rapidly expanding defence budgets, while the US shows only a temporary dip. What is driving this surge real threats or strategic competition? Where India and Pakistan stands and? Are nations preparing for deterrence or confrontation?
In this episode of Narratives with Amir Rana, we examine how rising defence spending reflects a more insecure world, shifting alliances, and emerging rivalries. What does this mean for global stability, and where do countries like Pakistan and India stand in this evolving security landscape? The answers may redefine how we understand peace and power.

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