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Myanmar Junta’s Role in Rohingya Case at ICJ is Troubling
By allowing the coup regime to present a defense at upcoming genocide hearings, the court risks legitimizing the junta The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently…
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Right to Privacy in Bangladesh in the Internet Era: A Chipped Tooth
privacy is an edgy topic suffering from historical neglect, but is rapidly becoming all-important with the proliferation of the internet, increased social media consumption and escalating…
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Three Legacies of The Election Commission
The 12th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, headed by KM Nurul Huda, completed its tenure on February 14, 2022. With its term coming to an end,…
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India’s Modi Faces Tough State Polls
Viewed from abroad, the best economic news out of India for some time has been the government finally privatizing Air India, the heavy money-losing and inefficient…
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Global Challenges Require a New Approach to Sovereignty
At the heart of the international system lies a seemingly intractable tension between sovereignty and cooperation. The United Nations is a collection of states that, while…
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Biden has Putin Trapped in A Corner. Now Comes The Hard Part.
President Biden, in his first remarks fully dedicated to the Ukraine crisis, made clear on Tuesday that he is seeking to de-escalate the standoff with Russia.…
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The Digital Security Act 2018: Who are the Real Victims?
The Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018, in the past three years has drawn severe condemnation from human rights organizations at home and abroad. The law has…
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Governance Challenges
Members of the incumbent government, led by the worthy Prime Minister himself, should not shy away from accepting this undeniable fact; over the past 40 months,…
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Global Refugee Crisis Needs A Holistic Review
There is too much focus on the effects, and not enough on the causes The challenge to provide adequate relief to refugees and internally displaced persons…
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Are Trucker Protests Start of Canadian Populism?
Pro-Trump flags, angry rhetoric and claims that Canada is turning communist -- strong right wing views among some at the trucker-led protests could grow into a…
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Saarc Members Must Find Way Around Roadblocks
India’s trade agreements with Nepal and Bhutan, which include hydroelectric power projects, and its contemplation of Cross-Border Electricity Trade (“CBET”) with Sri Lanka in 2025 are…
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Who Blinks First in Ukraine?
Joe Biden is the latest in a long line of American leaders who have tried to persuade Russians and other rivals to back down from a…