The Globalist US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif hosts delegations from Washington and Tehran
Apr 10, 2026
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Carlotta Rebello
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David Badanis
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Andrew Muller
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Bruno Kaufmann
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Leila Molana-Allen
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Zahra Kuro
Carlotta Rebelo, Monocle urbanism reporter from Lisbon; David Badanis, business advisor with a space focus; Andrew Muller, satirical weekly reviewer; Bruno Kaufmann, global democracy correspondent in Budapest; Leila Mulana-Allen, Middle East analyst; Zahra Kuro, Pakistani journalist from Karachi. They discuss Pakistan hosting US–Iran talks, Lebanon’s exclusion and strikes, risks from US politics to the ceasefire, Hungary’s pivotal election, Artemis II re-entry physics, and urbanism projects.
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US Pushes For Lasting Deal But Fragile Under Trump
- The US delegation is led by Vice President J.D. Vance with orders from Trump to convert the ceasefire into lasting peace.
- Yet Trump's unpredictable social media posts could instantly undermine any agreement.
War Reshapes Middle East Power Dynamics
- The Middle East power map is being reshaped: Iran emerges more nationalist and confident after the war.
- Zahra Kuro argued US influence has weakened; only Israel strongly supports the US, shifting regional dynamics.
Hungary Election Could End Orbán Era
- Hungary's election could end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule as opposition alliance (Tisa) gains ground.
- Peter Magyar, a former Fidesz member, is campaigning across rural areas and may win a supermajority to reverse constitutional changes.