Analysis
As vaccinations start, supply chain security is key
The supply must be protected from those who seek to profit by creating chaos, by greed or by illicit trade The main threat that should occupy…
Analysis
How Modi’s Parliament ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ Breached the Constitution’s Basic Structure
In anything to do with the parliament of India, the prime minister has less importance than a president and vice president. Parliamentary protocols and proprieties are…
Analysis
Is there still a place for polls in US politics?
In the wake of the US elections in November, pollsters have been reviewing what went wrong with many of their predictions and what it means for…
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Citizens’ petition on the Election Commission
This has happened for the first time in Bangladesh's history. Last week, a group of conscientious citizens called on the President of the Republic to form…
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India’s COVID-19 diplomacy
UNCERTAIN times often demand unconventional measures to deal with them. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic earlier this year sent the whole world into a…
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We are facing a difficult winter – but philosophy can help
All around the world, Christmas dreams are becoming nightmares. As R numbers increase and the epidemic spikes, people are seeing long cherished plans go up in…
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Is Bangladesh Winning in the US-China Trade War?
The implications for Bangladesh of the trade war are significant, if Dhaka can seize opportunities and avoid the pitfalls ahead. As the U.S.-China trade war intensified,…
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Rohingya refugees on an island of no return
Bangladesh is moving Rohingya refugees to an isolated island amid fears militant Islamic groups are penetrating border camps They were told that they would be the…
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How to reduce the spread of fake news – by doing nothing
When we come across false information on social media, it is only natural to feel the need to call it out or argue with it. But…
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How Bangladesh Is Benefiting From the China-India Rivalry
Bangladesh has turned its neighbors’ rivalry into billions of dollars in investment and military equipment. Conventional wisdom says great power rivalry makes smaller neighbors vulnerable. As…
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Modi is popular, BJP keeps winning, but India’s indicators & global rankings are alarming
Govt’s own NFHS, as well as many global non-Left institutions’ rankings have shown a drop in India’s development indicators. This will begin to hurt soon. As…
Analysis
The endgame in Afghanistan is near
The fact of the matter is that the Afghan government’s survival depends on US financial and military support Prospects for the resumption of the Afghan peace…