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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.

4d ago

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.

3w ago

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.

3w ago

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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Venezuela’s experience with democracy

Venezuelan politician Freddy Guevara shares why his country could not successfully transition to a democracy.

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

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

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US elections: Can dystopian darkness descend on Earth?

The chances of Trump or Harris winning the US election are on a roller coaster ride.

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Nothing new on the Middle Eastern front

The tragedy is that Israel, which resulted from Europe’s guilt over the Holocaust, is becoming a symbol of European oppression and colonisation.

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Where do we go from here?

Despite a year of his abhorrent leadership, we found ourselves with the same question: what is Netanyahu thinking? And what is the absolute victory he is talking about?

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Bangladesh at UNGA 2024: Glitter, gold, and ground reality

Bangladesh desperately needed global attention to reap gold out of this moment of change.

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Demystifying the Bangladesh-India-US triangle

For now, the best bet is to manage the volatilities and imbalances and better understand the intricacies of the Bangladesh-India-US chemistry.

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Sri Lanka presidential election: From citizens’ protests to regime change

The new president is an ordinary citizen in social terms with no pretensions to public display of power, taste, wealth or grandeur.

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Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024: A turning point or a false dawn?

Dissanayake's presidency presents an opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka’s economic strategy.

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India, US both need a stable Bangladesh

However, regardless of the nature of international involvement, the ultimate responsibility for a stable Bangladesh lies with its own people.

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