The Start of a Global Nuclear Arms Race | Intelligence and Security Expert | Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis

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

Guest:
Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis
Professor, Intelligence & Security Studies
Coastal Carolina University, United States

00:00 Intro
00:45 US and Iran Sit Face to Face After Nearly 50 Years
02:33 What Has Pakistan Done so Effectively to be Able to Host the Talks There?
05:25 Will Both Sides Stay Committed to Islamabad as a Destination for Peace Talks?
07:21 Will Pakistan Continue to Play the Role of Mediator?
09:55 Impact of War on Gas and Energu. Are Americans Beginning to Get Disgruntled with Trump?
11:58 Was Attacking Iran an Intelligence Failure on the Part of the US and Israel?
14:45 What is the Public Sentiment in the US?
18:18 Could a Potential Nuclear Arms Race start in the GCC?
21:48 Future of NATO
24:15 Pakistan is Doubling Down on Being the Mediator. Impact on Tehran and Washington?
26:58 Do you see Pakistan Becoming a Serious Nation for Global Diplomacy?
28:34 After This Mediation, How Does this Change How Pakistan is Perceived Globally?
32:13 Where Does the War Go From Here?

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