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Gen Z Revolution in Retrospect
REVOLUTION- seldom has a word in the English lexicon stirred such conflicting emotions and ignited initial adulation and subsequent detraction in equal measure. The term has…
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The Last Battle Toward Democratic Transition of Iran
Iran has entered 2026 with an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy. What started as a localized merchant strike in the Tehran Grand Bazaar in late December 2025…
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Why the ‘Route-Based Approach’ is the Future of Global Migration Governance
The traditional framework for managing global migration is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For decades, international aid and government policies operated under a country-specific model. If a…
Analysis
The Monroe Doctrine Reimagined: U.S. Action in Venezuela
In January 2026, the United States launched a military operation in Caracas, marking one of the most significant foreign interventions in contemporary Latin American history. The…
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Women’s Leadership, Gender Equality and Political Commitments.
Political Will is Essential for Increasing Women's Leadership Nearly 70% of Women Do Not Feel Safe Women Are Currently Facing the Worst Time in Bangladesh's History…
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Bangladesh Elections will be A Test of Democracy
Earlier this month, a leader of the JatiyatabadiSwechasebak Dal, the volunteer arm of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was assassinated. Only weeks before, Sharif Osman Hadi,…
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Fear and Loathing Greet Myanmar’s Unfree Election
Ground reporting of the 2025-26 election reveals that voters only hope for a slight lifting of the military’s boot in a race with virtually no political…
Analysis
From Kathmandu to Casablanca, A Generation Under Surveillance is Rising Up
In 2025, youth-led protests erupted everywhere from Morocco to Nepal, Madagascar and Europe. A generation refused to remain silent in the face of economic precariousness, corruption…
Analysis
National Security and Law Enforcement: Challenges to Democratic Governance
“National Security and Law Enforcement: Challenges to Democratic Governance” — Speakers at the CGS Policy Dialogue The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) organized a policy dialogue…
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Political Parties, Human Rights, and Freedom of Expression
Speakers at a CGS Policy Dialogue Freedom of expression belongs to everyone except the government – Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul Political parties must move beyond the…
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Democracy Cannot Survive on Silence and Fear
After a long stretch away from the country, Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh marks the beginning of a tougher chapter, one that's about real responsibility, not…