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Your Weekly Diplomatic Briefing - 20th-26th June
The world changes within seconds; And it's been a week!
Hello !
What happened in the Middle East? The war has ceased for now, but is Iran’s nuclear threat really over? Can the US bomb its way to peace?
You’ve got these and other developments from North Atlantic, Europe, & Pakistan covered in this week’s edition.
Top Stories of the Week
[1] Trump Claims Ceasefire in Israel-Iran War
History books embrace another 12-day war in the Mideast. Trump claims credit.
But what about Iran’s nuclear program? How does America’s domestic audience see Trump’s strikes on Iran?
[2] South Korea Names First Civilian Defense Minister in 64 Years
Looks like the Korean Peninsula is embracing peace.
Since Lee was elected as the President, South Korea is getting rid of the chaos of the recent past and slipping away from militarism quietly in the background.
[3] Iran’s Parliament Passes Bill to Suspend Cooperation with IAEA
Enough is enough!
Iran accepts the ceasefire but any further cooperation with the IAEA? Not on the cards.
Has the news reached Trump yet?
[4] Spain Rejects NATO’s 5% Defense Spending Target
Spain was the odd one out in The Hague as Europe largely nodded to Trump-inflicted defense spending target.
Did Trump bully Spain over this? Of course yes!
[5] UK, Ukraine Agree on Drone Production and Battlefield Tech Sharing
Russia-Ukraine slid in the shadows.
But Ukraine’s partners are not giving up. The million-dollar question, however, remains: will the crisis ever settle? If yes, how?
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
You may love these opinions and blog articles by contributing authors
Harry Myo Lin is back with another thought-provoking piece. What’s the endgame? If “coercive peace” were everything, most of the conflicts in the world must have perished by now. “We must resist the creeping normalization of war as a negotiation tactic.” |  |
Those who love civilizational history must, at least once in a lifetime, visit Sindh. This compilation of its “historical gems” will tell you why. |  |
A dear contributor, Muhammad Shahzaib Hassan, takes us on the exclusionary side of high tech and automation. “Inequality is not an inevitable byproduct of progress; it is a political choice as much as an economic outcome.” |  |
It hits home too! Trump wanted the world to feel the shock of his tariffs. But Silicon Valley takes the hit too. Ali Abdullah tells us how. “ If companies and politicians don’t find a compromise or exemptions soon, the likely outcome is pain on both sides of the Pacific – and a sobering reminder that trade policy can be a double-edged sword.” |  |
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Pakistan-Focus
Pakistan’s diplomatic activities this week
Iran Praises Pakistan’s Support Amid Israeli Aggression: Neighboring solidarity in the face of aggression.
US Remains Top Market for Pakistani Exports: Despite Trump’s tariffs, Pakistan-US trade remains strong.
Oman’s Home-Grown Food Chain ‘Seven Fries’ Opens in Islamabad: A taste of Omani fries to satisfy your potato cravings!
Pakistan, UAE Sign Three Key MoUs at JMC: The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission deepens bilateral ties
Forceful Compliance, Unilateral Attacks Damage IAEA’s Role: Pakistan: Pakistan’s statement on strengthening IAEA.
Pakistan’s Embassy in Riyadh Set to Host Mango Mania: Staying around in Riyadh? Don’t miss Mango Mania 🥭
Outgoing Korean Ambassador Paid Farewell Visit to Foreign Secretary: Ambassador Park Kijun — credited for deepening South Korean presence in Pakistan’s education, business, and culture scene — bids farewell.
Food Meets Diplomacy as Goût de France Returns to Pakistan: If diplomacy is about connections, is there a better way to conduct it than sharing food?
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