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Your Weekly Diplomatic Briefing - 16th-22nd May
The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week!
Hello reader!!
Thought-provoking contributor submissions this week, children’s view of Pak-Türkiye friendship expressed through art (cute!), and usual dose of diplomatic news from around the world and Pakistan.
Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight.
Top Stories of the Week
Top stories from the week
[1] Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, receiving sympathetic messages from allies and opponents alike.
[2] UN Deadline Passes, Few Countries Submit Climate Plans
The UN's deadline for updated climate action plans has passed. Yet, only a handful of members met the target.
Did we just witness a nations-scale procrastination, or global climate commitments are in serious decline?
[3] Kazakhstan Launches Central Asia’s Most Powerful Wind Farm
Kazakhstan took significant step towards renewable energy and environmental sustainability, inaugurating the region’s largest wind energy project.
[4] UK Resets Defense, Trade Ties with EU a Decade After Brexit
UK left the EU ten years ago after a highly contested referendum.
Now, it’s finally renewing its defense and trade relations with the bloc, signaling a fresh chapter of cooperation post-Brexit.
[5] Game-Changer: Pakistan, China Extend CPEC to Afghanistan
The returns on CPEC can’t be sustained in isolation from regional nations.
Realizing this, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan agreed to extend CPEC projects into Afghanistan, deepening regional economic integration and strategic connectivity.
[6] Khamenei Rules Out Positive Outcome from Nuclear Talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader has expressed skepticism over nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Will Iran enhance diplomatic efforts with Western powers? It’s a grim outlook.
From DiploTV
Dr. Luay Shabaneh’s message to Pakistan’s women and youth.
A snippet from our full conversation with the UNFPA’s country representative for Pakistan.
A Deeper Look
Opinions and blogs by contributing authors
Pakistanis are accustomed to seeing Iran through the Western lens and geopolitics. Hamza Bhatti's travel series breaks the mold. His travel vlogs reveal Iran’s vibrant culture, rich history, and warm hospitality. See Iran through fresh eyes with renowned Pakistani creator! |  |
Too cute to ignore! Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad organized a Painting Competition for the Türkiye’s National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. From 1500 submissions, the Embassy shared the best. Let’s have a look! |  |
Gen Z, it's time to care about foreign policy! From climate change to digital rights, global decisions shape your future. And you can wield the power to influence them. Start caring about foreign policy, and you may become the change-maker the world needs. |  |
The line between democracy and liberal democracy is often blurred. But the distinction is crucial in understanding the true nature of governance in many countries. So what is democratic governance, really? |  |
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