Myanmar’s deteriorating crisis and the political future of the Rohingya
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Bangladesh between India and China: The dilemma of defence diversification
15 September 2026
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What Bangladesh should ask before joining the Makkah Pact
13 September 2026
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Nepal’s difficult passage: Political change meets ecological crisis
13 September 2026
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BRICS at 20: Why the New Delhi Summit matters to the Global South
12 September 2026
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From Balfour to sanctions: Why the UK’s ban on Israeli settlement trade matters
11 September 2026
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Ganges Water Treaty: A new bargain or a new dispute?
10 September 2026
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Bangladesh and the Mecca Pact: The national security questions we are missing
9 September 2026
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From Chinese fighter jets to the Mecca Pact: Bangladesh’s strategic future?
8 September 2026
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Is Bangladesh the next base for Chinese scam networks?
7 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Bangladesh needs a new rulebook for the evolving Rohingya crisis
What is the point of negotiating repatriation with Myanmar’s central government when Rakhine State, the territory those refugees would return to, is no longer under that government’s control?
10 July 2026
Who benefits from renewed US-Iran hostilities?
Renewed US-Iran tensions threaten regional stability, global energy security, and fragile diplomacy, making restraint and dialogue more urgent than ever.
9 July 2026
Can India and Pakistan still make peace?
A deepening democratic deficit and sharp military escalations leave India-Pakistan peace advocates facing an intractable, complex reality.
7 July 2026
Why Israel has more to fear from US-Iran peace than war
A US-Iran peace deal threatens the traditional Israeli security doctrine, exposing Netanyahu's politics to growing international isolation.
6 July 2026
Why Bangladesh can’t ignore Myanmar’s diplomatic comeback
In geopolitics, the symbolism of a first foreign visit rarely deceives.
5 July 2026
America at 250 and Bangladesh’s strategic moment
250 years after the Declaration of Independence, America remains the world’s most influential military power, one of its largest economies, and the principal architect of much of the international order that emerged after the Second World War.
5 July 2026
Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
China's proposed economic corridor promises strategic opportunities for Bangladesh, but Myanmar's prolonged conflict makes its realisation a distant prospect.
1 July 2026
India’s push-ins are not a border problem
On June 25, 2026, India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, presented his credentials at Bangabhaban.
28 June 2026
Why Bangladesh’s ‘Look East’ policy matters more than ever
Begum Khaleda Zia is widely regarded as the pioneer who actively shaped and adopted Bangladesh’s formal ‘Look East’ policy during her tenures as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
28 June 2026
The real danger in the US-Iran ceasefire
While conflicting narratives are normal, a new agreement between America and Iran lacks critical, durable enforcement mechanisms.
27 June 2026
The real question behind Tarique Rahman's China visit
The prime minister, Tarique Rahman's, visit to China prioritises urgent domestic economic needs and infrastructure investment over broader geopolitical strategies.
25 June 2026
Can Pakistan fix its problems at home?
Pakistan's diplomatic success abroad contrasts sharply with mounting economic distress, political repression, and growing instability at home.
24 June 2026
How social media is reshaping the Bangladesh-India border conflict
Algorithms amplify content that provokes anger, fear and tribal solidarity. In the context of a border dispute, this creates ideal conditions for ultra-nationalist narratives to flourish.
22 June 2026
Will Netanyahu derail Trump's Iran peace deal?
As US-Iran peace talks advance, Netanyahu faces mounting pressure between domestic politics, regional ambitions, and Washington.
22 June 2026
The Iran ceasefire deal and the limits of American power
What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
21 June 2026
Bangladesh–Türkiye relations: Towards a disciplined strategic partnership
Bangladesh and Türkiye like to describe their relationship as brotherly, historic and increasingly strategic.
21 June 2026
Why the Strait of Hormuz reopening won't ease price pressures anytime soon
The Strait of Hormuz is open, but global shipping faces a long recovery. From container imbalances to port congestion, here is the outlook for 2026.
20 June 2026
Why fencing the Myanmar frontier alone won’t work
A line on a map cannot contain a war economy, armed actors, or a collapsing frontier next door.
18 June 2026
Why the US can no longer contain China
Trump–Xi summit analysis exploring managed rivalry, interdependence, strategic instability, and the limits of contemporary geopolitical interpretation.
18 June 2026
The real crisis behind India-Bangladesh border push-ins
Beyond migration, the India-Bangladesh border crisis fails due process, bringing severe push-in phenomena and diplomatic consequences.
17 June 2026