Archive for the ‘Pakistan’ Category

Turkmenistan’s Economic Leap through Gwadar

In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of regional trade, Modern Diplomacy reports that Pakistan and Turkmenistan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) granting the latter access to Gwadar Port. In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of regional trade, Pakistan and Turkmenistan are set to sign a […]

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Turkmenistan Eyes Pakistan’s Gwadar Port for Trade Expansion

Via The Diplomat, a look at how Ashgabat could hesitate to fully commit to the Gwadar project, given the dire security situation in Balochistan and regional security challenges: Turkmenistan is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan on accessing Gwadar Port in southwestern Balochistan province. The deal marks a significant step for Turkmenistan, making […]

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A Strategic Win: Pakistan-Turkmenistan Gwadar Deal Redefines Regional Trade

Via Eurasia Review, commentary on how the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Gwadar deal will redefines regional trade: As global power dynamics shift, Pakistan stands at the forefront of a new geopolitical landscape, solidifying its role as a regional powerhouse with the upcoming signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkmenistan for access to Gwadar Port. This development, […]

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Afghanistan’s Role in Fuelling Smuggling and Drug Trafficking

Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on how – since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021 – concerns have escalated regarding the group’s involvement in illicit activities: Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, concerns have escalated regarding the group’s involvement in illicit activities. One issue drawing international attention is […]

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Pakistan and Russia’s Pivot to the Global South

Via The Diplomat, a report on the noticeably increased engagement between Islamabad and Moscow” During the Cold War, Pakistan and Russia experienced icy relations. Pakistan was apprehensive of Russia’s closeness with India, while Moscow was apprehensive of Islamabad’s alliance with the West since the establishment of Pakistan and the simultaneous start of the Cold War. […]

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Pakistan: The Rooftop Energy Revolution No One Knew About

Via Exponential View, thoughtful commentary on Pakistan’s silent energy transformation which offers a glimpse into the future of economic development, geopolitics and more: For Ksenia Alleyne, a gas trader at commodities house Gunvor, 2022 might have been a bumper year. Through meticulous and aggressive execution of her team’s gas trades, Gunvor’s profit swelled to a record […]

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