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