The politics of fear: From Gaza's paper kites to ‘unsafe’ on campuses
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Geopolitical Insights
Shared rivers, shared responsibilities: The case for water treaties
5 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at 25: Can China, India and Russia really speak with one voice?
1 HOUR(s)
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Geopolitical Insights
Bihar wants Delhi to not renew Ganges treaty. What does it mean for Dhaka?
4 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Bangladesh and the United States: Beyond the tariff bargain
3 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
From the Carter Doctrine to the Mecca Pact: A changing Gulf security order
2 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
More capability, less autonomy? Bangladesh’s emerging security dilemma
1 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
An anti-West network is emerging: How should Bangladesh respond?
30 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
The Mecca Pact: Deterrence, Israel, and the new Gulf security equation
30 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
What Nepal’s flood devastation means for Bangladesh, India and China
28 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
The politics of fear: From Gaza's paper kites to ‘unsafe’ on campuses
From Gaza’s kites to American campuses, manufactured fear is increasingly used to silence dissent and legitimise repression.
1 HOUR(s)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at 25: Can China, India and Russia really speak with one voice?
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks its 25th anniversary, we analyze whether the bloc's leaders are truly united or pursuing separate agendas.
1 HOUR(s)
Shared rivers, shared responsibilities: The case for water treaties
As floods intensify, Nepal needs stronger treaties and cooperation with India and China to manage shared rivers.
5 September 2026
Bihar wants Delhi to not renew Ganges treaty. What does it mean for Dhaka?
Cross-border rivers present complex management challenges, requiring legal frameworks and regional cooperation to mitigate disasters and share resources.
4 September 2026
Bangladesh and the United States: Beyond the tariff bargain
Bangladesh-US ties are deepening beyond trade, testing Dhaka’s strategic autonomy amid shifting global alliances and economic pressures.
3 September 2026
From the Carter Doctrine to the Mecca Pact: A changing Gulf security order
Saudi Arabia’s new defence pact with Pakistan and Türkiye signals a broader shift towards strategic diversification in an uncertain Middle East.
2 September 2026
More capability, less autonomy? Bangladesh’s emerging security dilemma
As Bangladesh strengthens its military capabilities and security partnerships, it risks narrowing the strategic autonomy it seeks to protect.
1 September 2026
The Mecca Pact: Deterrence, Israel, and the new Gulf security equation
The Mecca Pact signals a shifting Gulf security order, with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan recalibrating deterrence amid regional uncertainty.
30 August 2026
An anti-West network is emerging: How should Bangladesh respond?
As global powers build parallel networks beyond Western influence, Bangladesh must navigate a fragmented order without surrendering strategic autonomy.
30 August 2026
What Nepal’s flood devastation means for Bangladesh, India and China
Nepal’s floods expose how fragile transboundary water management remains when early warnings, data sharing and river cooperation depend on diplomacy.
28 August 2026
Five reasons why Bangladesh shouldn’t join the Mecca Pact
As Bangladesh weighs the Mecca Pact, strategic independence, regional tensions, economic interests and national priorities demand careful consideration.
27 August 2026
Why Gaza peace deals keep falling apart
Gaza’s repeated peace deals keep faltering because they lack clear mechanisms to verify compliance, resolve disputes and enforce commitments.
27 August 2026
Rohingya genocide: Will the ICJ verdict bring justice?
The ICJ verdict offers legal recognition for the Rohingya genocide, but true justice demands sustained political will.
25 August 2026
Should Bangladesh join the Mecca Pact?
Joining the Makkah Pact threatens Bangladesh's diplomatic neutrality and risks entangling the nation in foreign military conflicts.
24 August 2026
Rohingya repatriation needs more than diplomacy
Sustainable Rohingya repatriation requires documented history and diplomatic leverage to establish the community's enduring roots in Rakhine.
23 August 2026
Nine years on, Rohingya refugees need more than shelter
Nine years on, Rohingya refugees need more than shelter: secure housing, fair protection systems and durable solutions.
23 August 2026
Myanmar’s partial Rohingya repatriation plan: Another attempt to mislead Bangladesh?
Myanmar’s latest repatriation proposal risks repeating past cycles of partial returns while leaving most Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh behind.
20 August 2026
Is Trump’s Gaza peace plan falling apart?
Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces growing uncertainty as Israel rejects key commitments, threatening the ceasefire and prospects for lasting peace.
19 August 2026
What Japan’s changing Indo-Pacific strategy means for Bangladesh
Japan’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy offers Bangladesh a blueprint to strengthen technological and economic resilience while maintaining strategic autonomy.
18 August 2026
Can India and Bangladesh build a more equal economic partnership?
As economic ties deepen, Bangladesh and India must confront asymmetry and build a partnership grounded in reciprocity, rules and shared prosperity.
17 August 2026