Cambodian Prime Minister’s Visit to Myanmar: Weakening Role of the ASEAN?
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recently visited Myanmar for two days despite a wave of condemnation that his visit undermines ASEAN and legitimizes Myanmar’s...
Bangladesh-France Defence Cooperation in the New Era of Geopolitics
The journey of Bangladesh-France bilateral relations started from 14th February 1972 when France recognized Bangladesh as a sovereign state. On 17 March 1972, Bangladesh...
A New Afghanistan, A New Taliban: How Has the United States Contributed?
Animosities have ended, and we would like to live peacefully, without internal or external enemies.- Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesperson of the Taliban, 17 August 2021
The...
Political Ideology and Tactics of the Taliban in Afghanistan: What is it and will it change?
The Taliban have fought against the Afghan government and its allies for twenty years. They came stronger in the recent times and finally captured...
China-led Regional Cooperation Initiatives in South Asia: What does It Mean for the Region?
The recent developments of China-led initiatives of regional cooperation involving South Asian countries have come to the forefront as the South Asian Association for...
UNHRC Resolution on Myanmar: Another Global Action against the Military Regime
The United Nations has taken another landmark decision against the continuing atrocities of the Military regime in Myanmar. The global action through the UN...
Bangladesh and the UN Peace Operations: The MONUSCO Mission
Bangladesh’s presence in the UN peace operations has been remarkable and vibrant. As a leading contributor of members to various peace missions of the...
The UNGA Resolution on the Situation in Myanmar: Why was the Rohingya Issue Neglected?
The United Nations General Assembly resolution on the ‘Situation in Myanmar’ adopted on 18 June 2021 with 119 votes in favour, 1 against and...
ASEAN Peace Initiative and the Myanmar Crisis: A Failed Attempt?
Historically, ASEAN is closely linked with Myanmar. As part of the Southeast Asian region and an ASEAN member, Myanmar enjoys a huge significance. ASEAN...
The National Unity Government and the Rohingya Issue in Myanmar: A New Twist?
In a Twitter message on 3 June 2021, the National Unity Government (NUG) in Myanmar announced a new policy position about the Rohingya issue....