A stunning visit to Samarkand’s historic Registan Square with @SecRubio @FM_Saidov and @Smirziyoyeva. Today we write the next chapter of U.S.–Central Asian economic partnership with more than 300 business leaders on the ground.

🔑 Key insights:Trump rightly seeks restraint & regionalism, but executes poorly. Accept spheres of influence, work with autocracies via prepared coalitions—not coercion. Real fix starts at home: retrain workers, rebuild middle class.

At CICA Summit in Baku, China told the Taliban: eliminate terror safe havens or no regional peace. UN reports confirm TTP sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Pakistan just had its deadliest year since 2013. #Taliban# #China# #Pakistan# #Terrorism#

🚨 Not “falling debris.” A Reuters visual investigation debunks Gulf claims on Iran’s precision strikes. 💥 135+ strikes 🎯 84 sites 🧾 34+ “debris” statements ❌ Experts: imagery shows direct hits 🌍 Oil, water, nuclear, LNG at risk.

The deaths of 28 students in a school roof collapse in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are a tragic reminder of the urgent need for safe schools, accountability, and stronger safety standards to protect every child.

The deaths of 28 students in a school roof collapse in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are a tragic reminder of the urgent need for safe schools, accountability, and stronger safety standards to protect every child.

In this convo with @OtherImranKhan & @khansheharyar of @NDF_Pak I talk about shifting U.S. priorities, the evolving strategic landscape in West Asia, and Pakistan’s choices in an increasingly contested world. From regional rivalries to great-power competition, we examine how Pakistan can navigate uncertainty, strengthen its diplomatic position, and respond to emerging risks and opportunities.

My colleague @khansheharyar and I were delighted to reconnect with one of Washington's foremost South Asia experts and inimtable scholar-practitioner @MarkeyDaniel of @StimsonCenter on our podcast. Dr Markey talked about U.S.–Pakistan ties, U.S.–China rivalry, and the risks of another India-Pakistan conflict. Is Washington’s renewed interest in Pakistan here to stay? Watch our podcast episode (in English) to find out. @NDF_Pak @StimsonCenter ▶️ Watch:

Very interesting and thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Dan Markey (@MarkeyDaniel) on U.S.–Pakistan relations, the China factor, and the risk of another India–Pakistan flare-up. Worth a listen if you’re trying to make sense of where U.S. policy toward Pakistan might actually be headed.

The Long March: Politics or National Security? In this episode of Geopolitical GupShup, we look beyond party politics to examine the Long March through the lens of national security and regional dynamics. Where does political mobilisation end and a security concern begin—and what nuance are we missing? Watch the episode here: [ Watch on our channel, and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe: [ @OtherImranKhan @khansheharyar @jumainasiddiqui @KaleemImam

How is America’s global strategy changing and where does Pakistan fit? On the latest Geopolitical GupShup, Dr. Kamran Bokhari (@KamranBokhari) joins us to unpack shifting US priorities, a changing West Asia, great-power competition and the choices Pakistan faces in navigating this new geopolitical landscape. Watch: @MidEastPolicy @NewlinesInst @OtherImranKhan @khansheharyar @jumainasiddiqui @KaleemImam @NDF_Pak

How is America’s global strategy changing—and what does it mean for Pakistan? In this episode of Geopolitical GupShup, we sit down with Dr. Kamran Bokhari (@KamranBokhari), geopolitical analyst, Senior Resident Fellow at the Middle East Policy Council (@MidEastPolicy) and Senior Director at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy (@NewlinesInst) in Washington, D.C. The conversation explores shifting U.S. priorities, the evolving strategic landscape in West Asia, and Pakistan’s choices in an increasingly contested world. From regional rivalries to great-power competition, we examine how Pakistan can navigate uncertainty, strengthen its diplomatic position, and respond to emerging risks and opportunities. Like, share, and subscribe to Geopolitical GupShup for more conversations on geopolitics, security, and international affairs. @OtherImranKhan @khansheharyar @jumainasiddiqui @KaleemImam

New episode of Geopolitical Gupshup: Digital War — Pakistan and Cyber Geopolitics in the Age of AI. NDF senior fellow Imran Khan (@OtherImranKhan) speaks with cybersecurity expert Kashoon Leeza (@KashoonLeeza) on how cyber power is changing state competition, Pakistan’s biggest vulnerabilities, whether AI favors attackers or defenders, and what strategic autonomy looks like for middle powers. Watch, like, share, and subscribe: