Ramisa Rob

Ramisa Rob is Editor of Geopolitical Insights at The Daily Star.

Israel, Iran and the US: A game of war and peace

But whether the current course of events will follow the course of 2020, cannot be said with certainty.

1w ago

Israel-Iran conflict: The outcome depends on the US

The confusion surrounding the scenarios ahead also arises from the US handling of the current conflict, which has been discordant.

2w ago

‘Recovery of NPLs overseas will strengthen Bangladesh’s banking sector’

Wieger Wielinga, managing director of Omni Bridgeway, speaks with The Daily Star breaking down the concept of litigation funding.

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‘Peace at the border is Bangladesh’s duty’

Aid to Rakhine would help stabilise the state and pave the way for Rohingya repatriation.

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India-Pakistan tensions and the risks of war

It is too early, and rather preliminary, to conclude that India-Pakistan tensions have escalated to a “war.”

2m ago

Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?

India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.

2m ago

What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?

Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.

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Trump and Zelensky: Is the damage irreparable?

For Trump, it’s always, “What’s in it for me?”

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November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?

Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Will Trump's return change Bangladesh-US ties?

Michael Kugelman discusses the implications of a second Trump presidency for Bangladesh with The Daily Star.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

The US goes red: Another round of Donald Trump

Republicans took over the Senate, retaking the chamber for the first time in four years. The House is also poised to be Republican.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Who will win the US elections?

The conversations can go in circles till November 5.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

‘One state solution is the only long-term solution’

What we're witnessing now in the Middle East is a zero-sum game.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Israel's attack in Lebanon: Can it lead to an all-out war?

Nasrallah and Hezbollah have thrived with an image of invincibility after confronting Israel in 2006.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

What purpose does the Indian media propaganda about Bangladesh serve?

BJP's media allies demonstrated the lengths to which they would go to mask India's domestic challengers under Modi's leadership.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Lessons and advice for post-Hasina Bangladesh from Sri Lanka

Bangladesh should be watchful of a possible counter-revolution, which might not be very soft.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Kamala Harris needs to change her Gaza policy

If Kamala Harris wants to lose to Donald Trump in November, then she should continue speaking and silencing Palestinian voices.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

The geopolitics of Sheikh Hasina's fall explained

The US, China, Russia and also India will continue to have strong incentives to maintain influence in Bangladesh.