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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.

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Disinformation and the Israel-Iran conflict

In the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict, disinformation is not peripheral—it is central.

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Is Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war a geopolitical gamble or a strategic withdrawal?

Trump’s strategy has devolved into a pattern of contradictions and disengagement.

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Harvard vs Trump: 'Limiting international participation would impoverish our academic mission'

In an interview with Dr Fernando M. Reimers, the Ford Foundation Professor of the Practice in International Education at Harvard.

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Debunking the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh’s role, and the ASEAN Summit

External forces now shape Myanmar-Bangladesh dynamic in relation to the Rohingya crisis.

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India’s ‘push-in’ policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?

These push-in operations are political signals—of frustration and control.

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REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

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Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?

An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”

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Lessons from history: Will Trump’s tariffs shake up world leadership?

Bangladesh’s cardinal lesson is to do what the US did in 1934.

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‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’

Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.

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Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India

The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.

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March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice

The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.

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Rising tariffs may lead to a global recession

The impact of the seismic shift in the global economy caused by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is as immediate as it is personal.

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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, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order

The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.

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The dragon and the delta

A new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations

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US exit from Ukraine: A turning point in global power struggles

The recent developments surrounding the US’ withdrawal from its active support for Ukraine are set to have profound geopolitical ramifications.

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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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