Pakistan, April 4 -- As the world entered 2025, the geopolitical landscape remained dominated by military confrontations, economic realignments, and rising fears of war spreading to new regions. With conflicts raging in Ukraine, the Middle East, and heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific, global powers have found themselves deeply entangled in strategic rivalries. The economic repercussions have been severe, shaking global markets and further straining developing economies like Pakistan.

The major players and their strategic interests at play in these evolving international relations highlight how the world is responding with almost a sense of offensive defence. We see diplomacy at play at one hand and a show of power on the other, furt...