South Asian Leaders in Bangladesh: A New Diplomatic Outreach?
Bangladesh observed its Golden Jubilee of Independence and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on 17-26 March 2021,...
50 Years of Bangladesh: From a ‘Basket Case’ to an Economic Power
Through nine-months long War with West Pakistan (present Pakistan), Bangladesh became an independent nation in the world system in 1971. At the time of...
Indian PM Modi Visited Bangladesh under high security
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh on 26-27 March 2021. The Visit was conducted under high security. Bangladesh Government deployed huge force to...
A Bengalese Response to Modi’s Type of Nationalism
India is probably the most complex country in the world, consisting of many sub-national (religious, ethnic, linguistic, caste) identities. This delicate balance has been...
Pakistan’s intimidation of its citizens abroad
Repressive regimes tend to use violence, intimidation and technology to silence dissent abroad. A report published by Freedom House on February 04, 2021, argues...
Indo-Israel Strategic Partnership and its impact on Pakistan’s Foreign policy and national security
India and Israel have a deep rooted strategic partnership ever since the 1990’s. Initially, India did not recognize Israel in 1950 because India did...
March 23, 1940 versus March 26, 1971: Is two-nation theory dead?
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman declared Bangladesh to be independent on March 26, 1971. There is a long trajectory of events that culminated in this cataclysmic...
India’s vaccine diplomacy: Is it the right time?
It was after 9 months since the pandemic wave started in India and India being the 2nd populous state put the toughest lockdown to...
Indian Ocean: Is India triangulating between the U.S. and China?
The Indian Ocean, a significant geopolitical region, is acting as a regional stage for great power competition between India, China, and the U.S. The...
Between Russia and USA – India Intends to Extract Benefit from Both Sides
It has become a challenge for India to maintain a balance between new and old friends between the changing international equations and priorities.
The challenge...