🇵🇰 With 240 million inhabitants, 1 million troops and nuclear weapons, Pakistan is a geopolitical heavyweight. Yet, its fate is rarely a prominent topic in international media. But beneath the surface lies a nation shaping the future of South Asia - and beyond.

In this episode, we talk with Calvin Nixon, to unpack Pakistan’s foreign policy, its role in South Asia, and the key dynamics shaping its future.

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(00:00) - Introduction

(01:26) - Historical context & Pakistan’s domestic politics

(17:01) - Pakistan’s role in the great power competition: West vs East

(26:52) - Road ahead & conclusions