The Global Dialogue - A PGAN Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-global-dialogue-a-pgan-podcast The Global Dialogue is one of the fastest-growing English-language foreign-affairs podcasts with over 3.5 million views and 40K+ subscribers in just two months across 15 episodes. Produced by PGAN, a global network of internationally educated scholars and professionals spanning 70+ countries. New episodes regularly — subscribe and join the conversation. © 2026 The Global Dialogue 38e0154c-67cb-52df-929d-e565aa4b1b65 yes Malik Muzammil Ali Khan en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:07:21 +0500 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:08:03 +0500 http://pakglobalalumni.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/O2-88SEYt1EDjHl1qjk3z39GQOZufb6LlhJzKtxZVvM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMTky/ODBkOGQ2M2RjMzJh/ZDljZjJjNDFlMTY0/ZmY3Yy5qcGVn.jpg The Global Dialogue - A PGAN Podcast http://pakglobalalumni.org episodic The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue is one of the fastest-growing English-language foreign-affairs podcasts with over 3.5 million views and 40K+ subscribers in just two months across 15 episodes. Produced by PGAN, a global network of internationally educated scholars and professionals spanning 70+ countries. New episodes regularly — subscribe and join the conversation. The Global Dialogue is one of the fastest-growing English-language foreign-affairs podcasts with over 3.5 million views and 40K+ subscribers in just two months across 15 episodes. PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan Pakistan Global Alumni Network hello@pakglobalalumni.org No No Has India Weaponised the Indus? Prof. Filippo Menga on the Indus Water Treaty 15 15 Has India Weaponised the Indus? Prof. Filippo Menga on the Indus Water Treaty full 84be37fa-71cf-4181-8d53-9a2026389836 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5af52e Fourteen months after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, has water weaponisation actually held up? Prof. Filippo Menga, one of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, joins The Global Dialogue to unpack what changed India's water calculus, why the Harmon Doctrine still haunts upstream-downstream disputes and whether the threat of future water control now does more geopolitical work than actual diversion.

Prof. Filippo Menga is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Bergamo and Editor-in-Chief of Political Geography, the flagship journal in the field. One of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, he is the author of Thirst: The Global Quest to Solve the Water Crisis and Power and Water in Central Asia.

00:00 Intro
01:26 Fourteen Months On: Has Water Weaponisation Held Up?
06:14 What Changed India’s Water Calculus?
14:58 Harmon Doctrine
16:37 When Water Becomes a Lifeline, Not a Treaty
17:15 A Collapse of Pakistan Means a Collapse of India
20:32 Attacks on Desalination Plants
22:04 Is the IWT Really Exceptional?
26:51 How Information Becomes Power in Hydro-Politics
29:30 Upstream vs Downstream Countries
33:19 Are Dams Engineering or Power Projection?
40:00 Is The Threat of Future Water Control Now Doing More Geopolitical Work Than Actual Water Diversion?
43:05 The Limits of International Water Law
47:44 Is the Indus Case Part of a Global Treaty Breakdown?
51:13 Is the Indus a Warning for Other River Basins?
55:46 Indus, Hormuz and the Future of Water Law
1:00:40 In the Future Will Historians See This as The End or Reinvention of the IWT?

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]]> Fourteen months after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, has water weaponisation actually held up? Prof. Filippo Menga, one of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, joins The Global Dialogue to unpack what changed India's water calculus, why the Harmon Doctrine still haunts upstream-downstream disputes and whether the threat of future water control now does more geopolitical work than actual diversion.

Prof. Filippo Menga is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Bergamo and Editor-in-Chief of Political Geography, the flagship journal in the field. One of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, he is the author of Thirst: The Global Quest to Solve the Water Crisis and Power and Water in Central Asia.

00:00 Intro
01:26 Fourteen Months On: Has Water Weaponisation Held Up?
06:14 What Changed India’s Water Calculus?
14:58 Harmon Doctrine
16:37 When Water Becomes a Lifeline, Not a Treaty
17:15 A Collapse of Pakistan Means a Collapse of India
20:32 Attacks on Desalination Plants
22:04 Is the IWT Really Exceptional?
26:51 How Information Becomes Power in Hydro-Politics
29:30 Upstream vs Downstream Countries
33:19 Are Dams Engineering or Power Projection?
40:00 Is The Threat of Future Water Control Now Doing More Geopolitical Work Than Actual Water Diversion?
43:05 The Limits of International Water Law
47:44 Is the Indus Case Part of a Global Treaty Breakdown?
51:13 Is the Indus a Warning for Other River Basins?
55:46 Indus, Hormuz and the Future of Water Law
1:00:40 In the Future Will Historians See This as The End or Reinvention of the IWT?

Subscribe for conversations with leading global scholars on the forces shaping Pakistan and the world.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network :
  / pakistanglobalalumninetwork 
  / pakglobalalumni 
 

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:07:21 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3937 Fourteen months after India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, has water weaponisation actually held up? Prof. Filippo Menga, one of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, joins The Global Dialogue to unpack what changed India's water calculus, why the Harmon Doctrine still haunts upstream-downstream disputes and whether the threat of future water control now does more geopolitical work than actual diversion.

Prof. Filippo Menga is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Bergamo and Editor-in-Chief of Political Geography, the flagship journal in the field. One of the world's leading scholars of hydro-politics, he is the author of Thirst: The Global Quest to Solve the Water Crisis and Power and Water in Central Asia.

00:00 Intro
01:26 Fourteen Months On: Has Water Weaponisation Held Up?
06:14 What Changed India’s Water Calculus?
14:58 Harmon Doctrine
16:37 When Water Becomes a Lifeline, Not a Treaty
17:15 A Collapse of Pakistan Means a Collapse of India
20:32 Attacks on Desalination Plants
22:04 Is the IWT Really Exceptional?
26:51 How Information Becomes Power in Hydro-Politics
29:30 Upstream vs Downstream Countries
33:19 Are Dams Engineering or Power Projection?
40:00 Is The Threat of Future Water Control Now Doing More Geopolitical Work Than Actual Water Diversion?
43:05 The Limits of International Water Law
47:44 Is the Indus Case Part of a Global Treaty Breakdown?
51:13 Is the Indus a Warning for Other River Basins?
55:46 Indus, Hormuz and the Future of Water Law
1:00:40 In the Future Will Historians See This as The End or Reinvention of the IWT?

Subscribe for conversations with leading global scholars on the forces shaping Pakistan and the world.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network :
  / pakistanglobalalumninetwork 
  / pakglobalalumni 
 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Filippo Menga Global Famine in 2026 | How This Crash Will be Worse Than 2008 14 14 Global Famine in 2026 | How This Crash Will be Worse Than 2008 full d0100005-f547-4570-aa0c-00749752e551 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ae9250b Prof. Steve Keen is one of the few economists who saw 2008 coming. In this episode of The Global Dialogue, he argues the next crisis will be deeper than the last, with a global famine genuinely on the cards as debt, climate damage and fragile food systems converge.

We press him on what this means for a developing economy with agency rather than one waiting to be rescued. Steve lays out why real estate should never have become a financial asset, where ordinary people can actually protect their money in a downturn, whether gold and crypto survive a real crisis and how a country like Pakistan can chart a credible path out of debt and beyond the IMF.

]]> Prof. Steve Keen is one of the few economists who saw 2008 coming. In this episode of The Global Dialogue, he argues the next crisis will be deeper than the last, with a global famine genuinely on the cards as debt, climate damage and fragile food systems converge.

We press him on what this means for a developing economy with agency rather than one waiting to be rescued. Steve lays out why real estate should never have become a financial asset, where ordinary people can actually protect their money in a downturn, whether gold and crypto survive a real crisis and how a country like Pakistan can chart a credible path out of debt and beyond the IMF.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:28:18 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3447 Prof. Steve Keen is one of the few economists who saw 2008 coming. In this episode of The Global Dialogue, he argues the next crisis will be deeper than the last, with a global famine genuinely on the cards as debt, climate damage and fragile food systems converge.

We press him on what this means for a developing economy with agency rather than one waiting to be rescued. Steve lays out why real estate should never have become a financial asset, where ordinary people can actually protect their money in a downturn, whether gold and crypto survive a real crisis and how a country like Pakistan can chart a credible path out of debt and beyond the IMF.

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Prof. Steve Keen US Diplomat Who Quit Over Gaza: Hala Rharrit on Iran and Pakistan’s Moment 13 13 US Diplomat Who Quit Over Gaza: Hala Rharrit on Iran and Pakistan’s Moment full 498e62aa-e7d0-47f7-879f-e2abcfd247fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5509a7a Hala Rharrit is the first and only US State Department diplomat to publicly resign over Gaza, stepping down in April 2024 after 18 years in the Foreign Service. A career political and human rights officer with postings in Yemen, Qatar, Hong Kong, and South Africa, she served as the State Department's Arabic-language spokesperson before leaving in protest over US policy on Israel's war in Gaza.

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Hala Rharrit joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the fragility of the ceasefire, the mounting pressure on the Trump administration, and the erosion of Western trust and media dominance across the region.

The discussion centers on Pakistan's emergence as a credible mediator: what made it the right country to host this diplomacy, how it can carry that weight forward, and whether a regional bloc anchored by Muslim-majority states is a realistic prospect. Rharrit also weighs in on China's role in the mediation, the trajectory from Gaza to Iran and beyond, and makes the striking case that Netanyahu's government deliberately enabled the financing of Ham*s for years as a strategy to divide Palestinian leadership.


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]]> Hala Rharrit is the first and only US State Department diplomat to publicly resign over Gaza, stepping down in April 2024 after 18 years in the Foreign Service. A career political and human rights officer with postings in Yemen, Qatar, Hong Kong, and South Africa, she served as the State Department's Arabic-language spokesperson before leaving in protest over US policy on Israel's war in Gaza.

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Hala Rharrit joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the fragility of the ceasefire, the mounting pressure on the Trump administration, and the erosion of Western trust and media dominance across the region.

The discussion centers on Pakistan's emergence as a credible mediator: what made it the right country to host this diplomacy, how it can carry that weight forward, and whether a regional bloc anchored by Muslim-majority states is a realistic prospect. Rharrit also weighs in on China's role in the mediation, the trajectory from Gaza to Iran and beyond, and makes the striking case that Netanyahu's government deliberately enabled the financing of Ham*s for years as a strategy to divide Palestinian leadership.


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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:07:01 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2586 Hala Rharrit is the first and only US State Department diplomat to publicly resign over Gaza, stepping down in April 2024 after 18 years in the Foreign Service. A career political and human rights officer with postings in Yemen, Qatar, Hong Kong, and South Africa, she served as the State Department's Arabic-language spokesperson before leaving in protest over US policy on Israel's war in Gaza.

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Hala Rharrit joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the fragility of the ceasefire, the mounting pressure on the Trump administration, and the erosion of Western trust and media dominance across the region.

The discussion centers on Pakistan's emergence as a credible mediator: what made it the right country to host this diplomacy, how it can carry that weight forward, and whether a regional bloc anchored by Muslim-majority states is a realistic prospect. Rharrit also weighs in on China's role in the mediation, the trajectory from Gaza to Iran and beyond, and makes the striking case that Netanyahu's government deliberately enabled the financing of Ham*s for years as a strategy to divide Palestinian leadership.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Hala Rharrit Can Pakistan End the Iran-Israel War? | Dr. Trita Parsi 12 12 Can Pakistan End the Iran-Israel War? | Dr. Trita Parsi full 4ddeb01e-c26f-4666-9e71-150296a7d875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b78c77da Did the United States and Israel miscalculate when they took the war to Iran? And as the region searches for an exit, is Pakistan the actor best placed to broker a conclusive end to the conflict?

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and one of the foremost voices on Iran and US foreign policy, joins us to unpack what the war revealed, what de-escalation realistically looks like now and why Pakistan's mediating role may prove decisive.

We discuss whether the conflict was ever truly about the nuclear programme, the real sentiment inside Iran and the prospects for regime change, the confusion driving conflicting signals out of Washington, the future of the Abraham Accords and whether a regional security architecture is beginning to take shape. Throughout, we keep the focus where it belongs: on Pakistan as a strategic actor with the standing, the relationships, and the maturity to help close this conflict rather than watch it from the sidelines.


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]]> Did the United States and Israel miscalculate when they took the war to Iran? And as the region searches for an exit, is Pakistan the actor best placed to broker a conclusive end to the conflict?

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and one of the foremost voices on Iran and US foreign policy, joins us to unpack what the war revealed, what de-escalation realistically looks like now and why Pakistan's mediating role may prove decisive.

We discuss whether the conflict was ever truly about the nuclear programme, the real sentiment inside Iran and the prospects for regime change, the confusion driving conflicting signals out of Washington, the future of the Abraham Accords and whether a regional security architecture is beginning to take shape. Throughout, we keep the focus where it belongs: on Pakistan as a strategic actor with the standing, the relationships, and the maturity to help close this conflict rather than watch it from the sidelines.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:02:21 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2333 Did the United States and Israel miscalculate when they took the war to Iran? And as the region searches for an exit, is Pakistan the actor best placed to broker a conclusive end to the conflict?

In this episode of The Global Dialogue, Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and one of the foremost voices on Iran and US foreign policy, joins us to unpack what the war revealed, what de-escalation realistically looks like now and why Pakistan's mediating role may prove decisive.

We discuss whether the conflict was ever truly about the nuclear programme, the real sentiment inside Iran and the prospects for regime change, the confusion driving conflicting signals out of Washington, the future of the Abraham Accords and whether a regional security architecture is beginning to take shape. Throughout, we keep the focus where it belongs: on Pakistan as a strategic actor with the standing, the relationships, and the maturity to help close this conflict rather than watch it from the sidelines.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Trita Parsi What Pakistan Can Learn from China's Rise | Dr. Henry Wang Huiyao, CCG | Global Dialogue | PGAN 11 11 What Pakistan Can Learn from China's Rise | Dr. Henry Wang Huiyao, CCG | Global Dialogue | PGAN full 0b19b692-570f-4f23-9780-9944f55433b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/180cd4a0 One of China's most influential globalization thinkers on what Pakistan keeps getting wrong about Beijing — and what it could get right.

Dr. Wang Huiyao, founder of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), joins PGAN Global Dialogue for a candid conversation on China–Pakistan relations beyond the slogans: how Beijing actually views Pakistan, where the next phase of CPEC has to go, and the development lessons Pakistan has been slow to absorb. We also dig into whether Pakistanis read China through a Western lens, what China is doing to compete with the soft-power machinery of Hollywood, and the three strategic mistakes Pakistan can't afford to make.


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]]> One of China's most influential globalization thinkers on what Pakistan keeps getting wrong about Beijing — and what it could get right.

Dr. Wang Huiyao, founder of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), joins PGAN Global Dialogue for a candid conversation on China–Pakistan relations beyond the slogans: how Beijing actually views Pakistan, where the next phase of CPEC has to go, and the development lessons Pakistan has been slow to absorb. We also dig into whether Pakistanis read China through a Western lens, what China is doing to compete with the soft-power machinery of Hollywood, and the three strategic mistakes Pakistan can't afford to make.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:11 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 1990 One of China's most influential globalization thinkers on what Pakistan keeps getting wrong about Beijing — and what it could get right.

Dr. Wang Huiyao, founder of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), joins PGAN Global Dialogue for a candid conversation on China–Pakistan relations beyond the slogans: how Beijing actually views Pakistan, where the next phase of CPEC has to go, and the development lessons Pakistan has been slow to absorb. We also dig into whether Pakistanis read China through a Western lens, what China is doing to compete with the soft-power machinery of Hollywood, and the three strategic mistakes Pakistan can't afford to make.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang Why Pakistan Matters: Dr Michael O'Hanlon on US-Pakistan Ties, India & Middle-Power Diplomacy | PGAN 10 10 Why Pakistan Matters: Dr Michael O'Hanlon on US-Pakistan Ties, India & Middle-Power Diplomacy | PGAN full 2e96c7dd-0b22-4879-b049-d5e861138186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afe2509e In this episode of the PGAN Podcast, we are joined by Dr Michael O'Hanlon — Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, holder of the Phil Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy, and one of America's most respected voices on US defence policy, military strategy, and international security.

The conversation centres on his latest book, To Dare Mighty Things: American Power in the 21st Century — a sweeping reassessment of how the United States should think about its military, its alliances, and its role in a rapidly shifting global order.

Dr O'Hanlon walks us through the strategic logic behind America's evolving way of war, the hard-earned lessons of Iraq, and whether Washington still has a coherent grand strategy in an increasingly multipolar world. The discussion then shifts to South Asia through a Pakistani lens — the evolving US-Pakistan relationship, Pakistan's call for an independent international investigation, the dangerous trajectory of India's rising defence spending, and Islamabad's clear position that there is no space for nuclear war in the region. We close on Pakistan's recent diplomatic wins and what they reveal about the growing role of middle powers in shaping 21st-century global diplomacy.


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]]> In this episode of the PGAN Podcast, we are joined by Dr Michael O'Hanlon — Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, holder of the Phil Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy, and one of America's most respected voices on US defence policy, military strategy, and international security.

The conversation centres on his latest book, To Dare Mighty Things: American Power in the 21st Century — a sweeping reassessment of how the United States should think about its military, its alliances, and its role in a rapidly shifting global order.

Dr O'Hanlon walks us through the strategic logic behind America's evolving way of war, the hard-earned lessons of Iraq, and whether Washington still has a coherent grand strategy in an increasingly multipolar world. The discussion then shifts to South Asia through a Pakistani lens — the evolving US-Pakistan relationship, Pakistan's call for an independent international investigation, the dangerous trajectory of India's rising defence spending, and Islamabad's clear position that there is no space for nuclear war in the region. We close on Pakistan's recent diplomatic wins and what they reveal about the growing role of middle powers in shaping 21st-century global diplomacy.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:57 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2158 In this episode of the PGAN Podcast, we are joined by Dr Michael O'Hanlon — Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, holder of the Phil Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy, and one of America's most respected voices on US defence policy, military strategy, and international security.

The conversation centres on his latest book, To Dare Mighty Things: American Power in the 21st Century — a sweeping reassessment of how the United States should think about its military, its alliances, and its role in a rapidly shifting global order.

Dr O'Hanlon walks us through the strategic logic behind America's evolving way of war, the hard-earned lessons of Iraq, and whether Washington still has a coherent grand strategy in an increasingly multipolar world. The discussion then shifts to South Asia through a Pakistani lens — the evolving US-Pakistan relationship, Pakistan's call for an independent international investigation, the dangerous trajectory of India's rising defence spending, and Islamabad's clear position that there is no space for nuclear war in the region. We close on Pakistan's recent diplomatic wins and what they reveal about the growing role of middle powers in shaping 21st-century global diplomacy.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Dr Michael O'Hanlon Pakistan's Secret Diplomacy Win: A Propaganda Expert Explains | Dr. Etienne Auge | PGAN Podcast 9 9 Pakistan's Secret Diplomacy Win: A Propaganda Expert Explains | Dr. Etienne Auge | PGAN Podcast full a3ba4e38-97a5-472c-b1a5-230f59054afa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e61b37c Is Pakistan quietly becoming a global peacemaker? And can a country rewrite its image through stories, not statements?

In this episode of Global Dialogue, we sit down with Dr. Etienne Auge — propaganda scholar, soft power expert, and author of foundational work on how nations shape narratives — for a wide-ranging conversation on the new architecture of global influence.

We unpack why Hollywood still dominates, how TikTok has rewritten the rules of narrative warfare, who's actually winning the Iran–US information war, and why Pakistan's recent mediation diplomacy may be one of the most underreported soft power moves of the decade.

Dr. Auge also explains why science fiction is a strategic asset for any serious nation, what separates allies from friends in international relations, and the tell-tale signs you're being propagandised — even by people you trust.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Is Pakistan quietly becoming a global peacemaker? And can a country rewrite its image through stories, not statements?

In this episode of Global Dialogue, we sit down with Dr. Etienne Auge — propaganda scholar, soft power expert, and author of foundational work on how nations shape narratives — for a wide-ranging conversation on the new architecture of global influence.

We unpack why Hollywood still dominates, how TikTok has rewritten the rules of narrative warfare, who's actually winning the Iran–US information war, and why Pakistan's recent mediation diplomacy may be one of the most underreported soft power moves of the decade.

Dr. Auge also explains why science fiction is a strategic asset for any serious nation, what separates allies from friends in international relations, and the tell-tale signs you're being propagandised — even by people you trust.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:54:39 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3602 Is Pakistan quietly becoming a global peacemaker? And can a country rewrite its image through stories, not statements?

In this episode of Global Dialogue, we sit down with Dr. Etienne Auge — propaganda scholar, soft power expert, and author of foundational work on how nations shape narratives — for a wide-ranging conversation on the new architecture of global influence.

We unpack why Hollywood still dominates, how TikTok has rewritten the rules of narrative warfare, who's actually winning the Iran–US information war, and why Pakistan's recent mediation diplomacy may be one of the most underreported soft power moves of the decade.

Dr. Auge also explains why science fiction is a strategic asset for any serious nation, what separates allies from friends in international relations, and the tell-tale signs you're being propagandised — even by people you trust.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Dr. Etienne Auge Hormuz Remains Closed. What Happens to Iran Now? | Gwadar, Chabahar & Eurasia | Zaur Hasanov 8 8 Hormuz Remains Closed. What Happens to Iran Now? | Gwadar, Chabahar & Eurasia | Zaur Hasanov full c358b339-1528-43c2-987d-03f8d632d93a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd2f5f2b The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February 2026, following Operation Epic Fury and Iran's retaliatory blockade. Most coverage focuses on global oil prices and the US naval response — this conversation asks what almost no one is asking: what is the closure doing to Iran itself?

In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Zaur Hasanov, a Eurasia connectivity and security expert and former adviser at the Baku International Sea Trade Port, to unpack Iran's structural dependence on Hormuz, from Bandar Abbas and the failure of Chabahar as an alternative, to how Pakistan, Gwadar, and Azerbaijan's Middle Corridor are reshaping Eurasian trade as the regional order is rewritten.

A practical, infrastructure-grounded conversation on logistics, deterrence, and the real constraints behind the geopolitical headlines.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February 2026, following Operation Epic Fury and Iran's retaliatory blockade. Most coverage focuses on global oil prices and the US naval response — this conversation asks what almost no one is asking: what is the closure doing to Iran itself?

In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Zaur Hasanov, a Eurasia connectivity and security expert and former adviser at the Baku International Sea Trade Port, to unpack Iran's structural dependence on Hormuz, from Bandar Abbas and the failure of Chabahar as an alternative, to how Pakistan, Gwadar, and Azerbaijan's Middle Corridor are reshaping Eurasian trade as the regional order is rewritten.

A practical, infrastructure-grounded conversation on logistics, deterrence, and the real constraints behind the geopolitical headlines.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:52:24 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 1528 The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February 2026, following Operation Epic Fury and Iran's retaliatory blockade. Most coverage focuses on global oil prices and the US naval response — this conversation asks what almost no one is asking: what is the closure doing to Iran itself?

In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Zaur Hasanov, a Eurasia connectivity and security expert and former adviser at the Baku International Sea Trade Port, to unpack Iran's structural dependence on Hormuz, from Bandar Abbas and the failure of Chabahar as an alternative, to how Pakistan, Gwadar, and Azerbaijan's Middle Corridor are reshaping Eurasian trade as the regional order is rewritten.

A practical, infrastructure-grounded conversation on logistics, deterrence, and the real constraints behind the geopolitical headlines.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Zaur Hasanov NATO Expert on Islamabad Talks, Trump Threat to NATO & The New Global Disorder | Alessandro Politi 7 7 NATO Expert on Islamabad Talks, Trump Threat to NATO & The New Global Disorder | Alessandro Politi full d7f2b3d1-cdce-470e-a731-ae6799345030 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebdd875f In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Alessandro Politi, Director of the NATO Defense College Foundation, to discuss the future of global security, NATO’s internal challenges, strategic autonomy in Europe and the emerging world disorder reshaping international politics.

With over 30 years of experience in geopolitics, intelligence and crisis management, Politi explains how NATO actually works behind closed doors, whether Donald Trump’s rhetoric could weaken the alliance, and if Europe may eventually move beyond NATO.

We also explore the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, the critical 90-minute window before the ceasefire, confidence-building failures, and whether Pakistan should be celebrating the outcome.

Guest:
Alessandro Politi
Director, NATO Defence College Foundation


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Alessandro Politi, Director of the NATO Defense College Foundation, to discuss the future of global security, NATO’s internal challenges, strategic autonomy in Europe and the emerging world disorder reshaping international politics.

With over 30 years of experience in geopolitics, intelligence and crisis management, Politi explains how NATO actually works behind closed doors, whether Donald Trump’s rhetoric could weaken the alliance, and if Europe may eventually move beyond NATO.

We also explore the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, the critical 90-minute window before the ceasefire, confidence-building failures, and whether Pakistan should be celebrating the outcome.

Guest:
Alessandro Politi
Director, NATO Defence College Foundation


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:49:46 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3485 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Alessandro Politi, Director of the NATO Defense College Foundation, to discuss the future of global security, NATO’s internal challenges, strategic autonomy in Europe and the emerging world disorder reshaping international politics.

With over 30 years of experience in geopolitics, intelligence and crisis management, Politi explains how NATO actually works behind closed doors, whether Donald Trump’s rhetoric could weaken the alliance, and if Europe may eventually move beyond NATO.

We also explore the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, the critical 90-minute window before the ceasefire, confidence-building failures, and whether Pakistan should be celebrating the outcome.

Guest:
Alessandro Politi
Director, NATO Defence College Foundation


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Alessandro Politi How AI Is Reshaping Law Careers | Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Law 6 6 How AI Is Reshaping Law Careers | Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Law full 1f10e760-4fb1-4fa0-8f0d-1f968d82f444 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd39a25 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Peter Crisp to explore the future of legal education and how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession.

We discuss how AI is changing the work of lawyers, which legal jobs are most at risk, the skills future lawyers will need, and whether traditional legal training is keeping pace with rapid technological change.

We also dive into the global evolution of law schools, employability in modern legal markets, and what students should do today to remain competitive in tomorrow’s legal industry.

Guest:
Peter Crisp
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The University of Law

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Peter Crisp to explore the future of legal education and how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession.

We discuss how AI is changing the work of lawyers, which legal jobs are most at risk, the skills future lawyers will need, and whether traditional legal training is keeping pace with rapid technological change.

We also dive into the global evolution of law schools, employability in modern legal markets, and what students should do today to remain competitive in tomorrow’s legal industry.

Guest:
Peter Crisp
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The University of Law

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:47:29 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2855 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Peter Crisp to explore the future of legal education and how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession.

We discuss how AI is changing the work of lawyers, which legal jobs are most at risk, the skills future lawyers will need, and whether traditional legal training is keeping pace with rapid technological change.

We also dive into the global evolution of law schools, employability in modern legal markets, and what students should do today to remain competitive in tomorrow’s legal industry.

Guest:
Peter Crisp
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The University of Law

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Peter Crisp Oxford Negotiation Expert on US-Iran Talks | How Islamabad Made History | Prof. Owen Darbishire 5 5 Oxford Negotiation Expert on US-Iran Talks | How Islamabad Made History | Prof. Owen Darbishire full 035083e9-9f28-4316-8258-b377b13ff6cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc909282 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Professor Owen Darbishire, Academic Director of the Oxford Programme on Negotiation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to unpack the historic US-Iran talks held in Islamabad and what they reveal about modern diplomacy, leverage, trust, and conflict resolution.

As one of Oxford’s leading experts in negotiations, influence, persuasion, and decision-making, Owen explains how serious talks actually work behind closed doors, from anchoring to backchannel diplomacy, red lines, spoilers and strategic patience.

We also explore Pakistan’s growing role as a credible mediator, what successful peace processes require, and how Islamabad can turn this moment into long-term diplomatic credibility on the global stage.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

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X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 


]]> In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Professor Owen Darbishire, Academic Director of the Oxford Programme on Negotiation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to unpack the historic US-Iran talks held in Islamabad and what they reveal about modern diplomacy, leverage, trust, and conflict resolution.

As one of Oxford’s leading experts in negotiations, influence, persuasion, and decision-making, Owen explains how serious talks actually work behind closed doors, from anchoring to backchannel diplomacy, red lines, spoilers and strategic patience.

We also explore Pakistan’s growing role as a credible mediator, what successful peace processes require, and how Islamabad can turn this moment into long-term diplomatic credibility on the global stage.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 


]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:44:57 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3369 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Professor Owen Darbishire, Academic Director of the Oxford Programme on Negotiation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to unpack the historic US-Iran talks held in Islamabad and what they reveal about modern diplomacy, leverage, trust, and conflict resolution.

As one of Oxford’s leading experts in negotiations, influence, persuasion, and decision-making, Owen explains how serious talks actually work behind closed doors, from anchoring to backchannel diplomacy, red lines, spoilers and strategic patience.

We also explore Pakistan’s growing role as a credible mediator, what successful peace processes require, and how Islamabad can turn this moment into long-term diplomatic credibility on the global stage.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

X: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 


]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Owen Darbishire The Start of a Global Nuclear Arms Race | Intelligence and Security Expert | Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis 4 4 The Start of a Global Nuclear Arms Race | Intelligence and Security Expert | Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis full c5e095fd-7316-44f8-a4ce-f062937c9d1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/60a6e0fa In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis, an intelligence studies expert, to unpack the historic US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad — the first high-level meeting between American and Iranian officials in over 45 years. This is a must-watch for anyone following geopolitics, US foreign policy, the Iran conflict, and Pakistan's rising influence on the world stage.

KEY TOPICS:
US Iran war 2026 | Pakistan mediator role | Intelligence failure analysis | Strait of Hormuz crisis | Global Nuclear arms race | NATO future | Trump Iran policy | Islamabad peace talks

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

x: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis, an intelligence studies expert, to unpack the historic US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad — the first high-level meeting between American and Iranian officials in over 45 years. This is a must-watch for anyone following geopolitics, US foreign policy, the Iran conflict, and Pakistan's rising influence on the world stage.

KEY TOPICS:
US Iran war 2026 | Pakistan mediator role | Intelligence failure analysis | Strait of Hormuz crisis | Global Nuclear arms race | NATO future | Trump Iran policy | Islamabad peace talks

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

x: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:40:41 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2138 In this episode of the Pakistan Global Alumni Network (PGAN) Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis, an intelligence studies expert, to unpack the historic US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad — the first high-level meeting between American and Iranian officials in over 45 years. This is a must-watch for anyone following geopolitics, US foreign policy, the Iran conflict, and Pakistan's rising influence on the world stage.

KEY TOPICS:
US Iran war 2026 | Pakistan mediator role | Intelligence failure analysis | Strait of Hormuz crisis | Global Nuclear arms race | NATO future | Trump Iran policy | Islamabad peace talks

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

x: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> PGAN, Pakistan alumni, Alumni network, Global community Professional network, Pakistan Global Alumni Network, Pakistan diaspora, International alumni Pakistan, Global alumni community, Pakistani heritage alumni, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistani professionals worldwide, Pakistani community abroad, National priorities Pakistan, Alumni engagement Pakistan, Pakistan No Malik Muzammil Ali Khan Joseph Fitsanakis Pakistan's Diplomatic Masterstroke | Dr. Paul McGarr on the Intelligence War Behind the Ceasefire 3 3 Pakistan's Diplomatic Masterstroke | Dr. Paul McGarr on the Intelligence War Behind the Ceasefire full 2b466bc2-ddd2-48e3-b5ac-f9fa994cbc48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fce15014 "Pakistan has played its diplomatic cards extremely well."

Dr. Paul McGarr — intelligence Lecturer at King's College London and one of the world's foremost experts on statecraft and covert diplomacy — joins the Pakistan Global Alumni Network for a deep dive into the hidden forces reshaping global power.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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x: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> "Pakistan has played its diplomatic cards extremely well."

Dr. Paul McGarr — intelligence Lecturer at King's College London and one of the world's foremost experts on statecraft and covert diplomacy — joins the Pakistan Global Alumni Network for a deep dive into the hidden forces reshaping global power.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakglobalalumni/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistan_globalalumni 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-global-alumni-network/ 

x: https://x.com/PakGlobalAlumni 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:35:21 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 865 "Pakistan has played its diplomatic cards extremely well."

Dr. Paul McGarr — intelligence Lecturer at King's College London and one of the world's foremost experts on statecraft and covert diplomacy — joins the Pakistan Global Alumni Network for a deep dive into the hidden forces reshaping global power.

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanGlobalAlumniNetwork/ 

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KEY TOPICS: US Iran nuclear deal 2025 | Pakistan mediator role |
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Islamabad talks breakdown

Guest: Dr Paul Fisher
Programme Director, Oxford Programme on Negotiation
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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]]> Pakistan brokered US-Iran talks that the world thought impossible.We brought in Oxford's top negotiation expert to break down what
really happened — BATNA, red lines, Trump's patience, and what comes next.

KEY TOPICS: US Iran nuclear deal 2025 | Pakistan mediator role |
Oxford negotiation strategy | BATNA explained | Trump Iran policy |
Islamabad talks breakdown

Guest: Dr Paul Fisher
Programme Director, Oxford Programme on Negotiation
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:28:52 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 2742 Pakistan brokered US-Iran talks that the world thought impossible.We brought in Oxford's top negotiation expert to break down what
really happened — BATNA, red lines, Trump's patience, and what comes next.

KEY TOPICS: US Iran nuclear deal 2025 | Pakistan mediator role |
Oxford negotiation strategy | BATNA explained | Trump Iran policy |
Islamabad talks breakdown

Guest: Dr Paul Fisher
Programme Director, Oxford Programme on Negotiation
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Siddique brings together his experience in law, public policy, and fiction writing to explore how ideas, narratives, and critical thinking shape individuals and societies.


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]]> Podcast with Dr. Osama Siddique — Oxford and Harvard–educated legal scholar, policy expert, academic, and author — on law, literature, and the deeper intellectual challenges facing Pakistan.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Siddique brings together his experience in law, public policy, and fiction writing to explore how ideas, narratives, and critical thinking shape individuals and societies.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:48:59 +0500 The Global Dialogue The Global Dialogue 3530 Podcast with Dr. Osama Siddique — Oxford and Harvard–educated legal scholar, policy expert, academic, and author — on law, literature, and the deeper intellectual challenges facing Pakistan.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Siddique brings together his experience in law, public policy, and fiction writing to explore how ideas, narratives, and critical thinking shape individuals and societies.


To stay in touch, follow Pakistan Global Alumni Network : 

https://pakglobalalumni.org/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pakistanglobalalumninetwork?si=woAmz9cKBoIilbKp 

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