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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.

4d ago

Disinformation and the Israel-Iran conflict

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

5d 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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Echoes of colonialism in Bangladesh

In navigating colonialism, we have to ask ourselves, who is striving for control.

10m ago

Why Israel-Hamas ceasefire keeps failing

Netanyahu has handcuffed every mediator of ceasefire deals, especially the US, by imposing conditions that Hamas will not accept.

10m ago

Is Zionism reaching its demise?

Israel can kill several million of people in the Middle East and destroy it. But what happens then?

10m ago

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.

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Why can’t India accept that the people of Bangladesh toppled Sheikh Hasina?

It was a revolution spearheaded by students that succeeded in toppling a dictatorial regime of 15 years.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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