GeoMemo
WED, MAY 13 · EDT
Entity · Person

Imran Khan

Person · Head_of_state · Pakistan · 129 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
Recent dispatches · showing 50 of 73
Geopolitical Conflict
Could Pahalgam happen again?

Pakistan's army may undertake another misadventure like Pahalgam despite its confident appearance due to internal fragilities.

Times of India · Apr 22
International Relations
Peacemaking's economic payback

Pakistan leveraged peacemaking diplomacy between the US and Iran to position itself as a key regional mediator, potentially securing economic benefits including rare earth mineral access, the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and foreign investment opportunities to stabilize its macroeconomy.

The Express Tribune · Apr 19
Geopolitical Politics
Pakistan Caught Between President Trump and a Lethal Nuclear Dilemma

Pakistan navigated diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran while balancing nuclear obligations to Saudi Arabia, leveraging improved US relations following a 2025 India conflict to secure strategic partnerships and access to Trump's administration.

RUSI: What's New · Apr 17
Geopolitical Conflict
Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Israel's military violations of October ceasefire agreements and subsequent closure of Rafah crossing amid U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have severely restricted humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, worsening an already dire crisis and threatening Palestinian food security.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6
Geopolitical Politics
Pakistan’s Military Consolidation Under Munir Faces Critical Challenges

Pakistan's military Chief Asim Munir has consolidated control through repression and constitutional redesign while betting international legitimacy will establish domestic stability, though his regime faces critical tests in managing political dissent, economic challenges, and sustaining external partnerships.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · May 6
International Relations
Can a divided EU become a united voice against Israeli aggression?

Over one million Europeans petitioned the EU to suspend Israel trade ties over Gaza atrocities, with Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia proposing the measure, yet Germany and Italy blocked it, highlighting the bloc's inability to forge unified foreign policy requiring unanimous consent.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22
International Relations
Pakistan can resolve Saudi Arabia’s growing security concerns

Pakistan's military leadership seeks Saudi financing amid economic crisis, positioning itself as uniquely capable of addressing Saudi Arabia's mounting regional security concerns amid Iranian threats and US strategic reorientation.

Atlantic Council · Apr 13
International Relations
Pakistan Has Put Itself Back on the Diplomatic Map

Pakistan brokered a two-week U.S.-Israel-Iran cease-fire by leveraging relationships with Washington, Beijing, Tehran, and Riyadh, reasserting its diplomatic relevance while strengthening Army Chief Asim Munir's domestic political position.

WSJ · Apr 9
Geopolitical Politics
Beyond diplomacy: Charting China's multifaceted partnership with Pakistan

China has significantly strengthened Pakistan's military and nuclear capabilities through defense transfers and clandestine weapons assistance to counterbalance India and project power in the Arabian Sea, though Pakistan's severe economic crisis, political instability, and institutional turmoil now threaten Beijing's substantial strategic investments in the region.

Middle East Institute · Apr 6
International Relations
Who Is Umar Farooq Zahoor, Fraud-Accused Seen With JD Vance In Pakistan

US Vice President JD Vance met Pakistani-Norwegian businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor in Islamabad during April peace talks, despite Zahoor facing fraud accusations totaling millions in Norway and Switzerland, and an outstanding arrest warrant from Norwegian courts.

NDTV · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
Should you invest in Pakistan - the Vietnam of South Asia?

Analyst Maryam Cockar argues Pakistan's Karachi Stock Exchange surged nearly 90 percent in twelve months following a $7 billion IMF loan and reform pledges, positioning the nation as potential "Vietnam of South Asia" if genuine economic reforms persist despite historical instability risks.

MoneyWeek · Apr 7