Trade
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Decline of Dollar Dominance Signals Rise of Multipolar Financial Order
DID Press: Joint research by scholars from the Universities of Edinburgh, Warwick, and the European University Institute in Florence indicates that the long-standing dominance of the US dollar in the global economy is facing growing structural challenges. The study argues…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Taliban Seeking Trade Expansion with India as Pakistan Ties Stall
DID Press: Taliban administration is seeking to expand trade relations with India, describing the country as a “suitable market” for Afghan agricultural products, as commercial ties with Pakistan remain effectively frozen amid political tensions and border closures. Speaking on Friday…
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China-Taliban-India Triangle Raises Concerns in Pakistan
DID Press: Diplomatic contacts between the Taliban government and India, along with a growing partnership with China, have created a new regional triangle that is raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts describe this development as one of the most complex dynamics…
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Pentagon Signals Shift From American Idealism to ‘Hard Realism’
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared at the Reagan War Forum that the era of “utopian idealism” in American foreign policy has ended, and Washington will now pursue a pragmatic, interest-driven, and results-oriented approach. In an analysis,…
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Taliban Interior Minister, Kazakh Envoy Discuss Boosting Trade, Security
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Interior Minister of the Taliban government, met with Yerkin Tokumov, Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and security ties. Haqqani commended Kazakhstan’s efforts to engage with Afghanistan, describing…
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Regional Stakeholders Press to Open China–Wakhan Trade Corridor
DID Press: Regional analysts say activating the overland corridor connecting China to Afghanistan through the Wakhan Corridor—and linking it to Afghanistan’s national highways—should be treated as a strategic priority and restored through targeted investment. According to experts, the route could…
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US Seeking Netanyahu–Sisi Meeting to Restore Israel–Egypt Ties
DID Press: White House is trying to mediate a meeting between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. U.S. officials note that the meeting is contingent upon Netanyahu agreeing to a strategic gas sale to Egypt and…
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Former Indian FM: Diverging Interests Prevent Lasting Afghanistan–Pakistan Alliance
DID Press: A prominent Indian diplomat said relations between Kabul and Islamabad are more defined by conflicting interests than ever, leaving little room for a sustainable partnership. Shashi Tharoor, former Indian Foreign Minister, said that recent regional developments have placed…
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Kazakhstan Seeking to Expand Economic Influence in Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special presidential envoy announced plans to connect Afghanistan’s railway network to Kazakhstan and invest in modern hospitals and schools during a visit to Balkh province. Yerkin Tokumov, Kazakhstan’s Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, met with Mohammad Yousuf…
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