Iran–US Tensions & Pakistan’s Role | Ilhan Niaz on Strategy, GCC & Global Politics

In this Kianistan episode, we're joined by Dr. Ilhan Niaz, a history professor and author, for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the current situation in Iran, exploring the broader implications of the ongoing Iran war and the latest Iran news. Dr. Niaz also provides insights into Pakistan's strategic position in the Middle East war and the role of the Pakistan army.We begin with Pakistan’s role in UN peacekeeping missions in West Africa, exploring how civil wars shape regional stability and military engagement. The conversation then shifts to United States–Iran relations, analyzing the strategic reasoning behind American policy decisions, particularly during the Trump era.A key focus is the US–Israel relationship and how it influences Middle Eastern geopolitics. Professor Niaz provides insights into Iran’s military and strategic capabilities, as well as the position of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and their vulnerabilities in a potential conflict scenario.We also explore Pakistan’s diplomatic role, including its involvement in facilitating indirect negotiations between the US and Iran. The discussion expands to include Pakistan–Afghanistan dynamics, particularly how regional tensions affect operations against militant groups.The episode concludes with forward-looking analysis on potential outcomes of the conflict, the role of diplomacy in de-escalation, and reflections on Professor Niaz’s broader academic work, including his contributions to understanding global power structures.🎙 Topics Discussed:• Pakistan’s peacekeeping role in West Africa• US–Iran relations and strategic calculations• The US–Israel relationship and regional impact• Iran’s military and geopolitical positioning• GCC states and regional vulnerabilities• Pakistan’s diplomatic mediation efforts• Indirect negotiations and peace prospects• Pakistan–Afghanistan security dynamics• Future scenarios for regional conflict• Insights from Ilhan Niaz’s academic work👤 About Ilhan Niaz:Ilhan Niaz is a Pakistani historian and Professor at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. His work focuses on governance, political history, and global power systems, with notable publications including The Culture of Power and Governance of Pakistan, 1947–2008 and New World Empires.🌐 Connect with Ilhan Niaz:• X (Twitter): https://x.com/IlhanNiaz• Academia: https://qau.academia.edu/IlhanNiaz📌 Subscribe for historically grounded discussions on geopolitics and global strategy.🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms — search Kianistan.🌐 Visit: www.kianistan.com💼 Sponsored by: www.worldwidelistings.co.ukHashtags:#IlhanNiaz #Pakistan #Iran #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #GCC #PakistanForeignPolicy #Afghanistan #GlobalPolitics #KianistanPodcastiran,iran war,iran news,pakistan,world news,us iran war,news today,iran conflict,iran israel,us bombing iran,iran attack israel,bloomberg quicktake by bloomberg,iran nuclear sites,us attack iran,us vs iran,iran revolution,trump iran,iran bombing,us attacks iran,iran us war,donald trump,us bombs iran nuclear sites,us strikes iran,news,trump,today news,news today live,breaking news today,news iran