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A wake-up call for India’s strategic interests

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.

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The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.

3d ago

Politics of Indian propaganda regarding Bangladesh

Indian news outlets and social media platforms have been spreading various types of disinformation about the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

1w ago

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

1w ago

Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh

India is applying its own framework of sectarian politics to interpret and represent Bangladesh.

2w ago

Trump won, but Trumpism did not

Only if somebody like J.D. Vance wins the next presidential race will the radical right be able to propel the country in a decisively new direction.

1m ago

Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?

Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.

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Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations

The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.

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The UK has always had an Islamophobia problem

"Stop the boats" has long been a slogan for far-right fascists as they terrorised the country.

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Regime change in Bangladesh: The fallout for India

India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.

4m ago

How to not fall for another dictator

After Sheikh Hasina’s fall, the return of BNP or other existing parties will only perpetuate the cycle of corruption and mass sufferings.

4m ago

Who would be better for Palestine: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?

If Trump is so anti-war, then why do extremist leaders in Israel prefer him over Harris?

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What are the global stakes of Bangladesh's current crisis?

Bangladesh’s global reputation and image have taken serious hits.

4m ago

A historic decision, but can Kamala Harris beat Trump?

Dropping out of the US election race, Biden endorsed his Vice-President Kamala Harris, who has risen more to the spotlight in the last year

5m ago

Teesta is no longer a bilateral issue

Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance

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How Trump's assassination attempt affects the US election

The imagery of blood trickling down Trump's face and fist up in the air is quite iconic—supporters who loved him love him more, and the ones who did not look at him are looking at him now.

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The most incredible election in French history

With many losers and very few winners, it is the most astonishing election in the country’s modern history.

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Vive la Revolution… again?

In what is looking like the most shocking election result so far this year, the French left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NPF) emerged victorious.

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