Commentary & opinion
Commentary on governance, democracy, security and Bangladesh’s place in the world — first published by CGS, or republished from other outlets and clearly labelled.
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As the interim government works to fill a power vacuum, the country's future hinges on political stability, economic recovery, and avoiding further violence. The future of…
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After eleven days of internet blackout, several days of continuous curfew, and a complete shutdown of offices, the Bangladesh government has started to ease some restrictions…
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In the name of the Awami League's so-called manifesto of the ‘Muktiyuddha Chetana’ (Liberation War spirit), large-scale corruption, looting and misdeeds have been carried out during…
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After years of stability and emergence as a role model in the realm of human and social development, Bangladesh has drifted into a massive wave of…
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There has been a failure to comprehend the genuine grievances of Bangladeshis amid conspiracy theories of China or America undermining security interests. The response of the…
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Support for both the students and the workers of Bangladesh is an imperative, as they fight unjust and brutal government impositions DESPITE brutal state repression of…
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The answer to this growing unrest was simple. The government is no stranger to angry students on the streets. Whether that be the earlier road safety…
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Mass unrest has rocked Bangladesh in July, as students and others demonstrate against quotas for state jobs, and the government responds with deadly repression. In this…
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Sheikh Hasina, a long standing member of the tyranny club of Trump, Netanyahu and Modi, has been playing the game for some time. But arrogance has…
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I should note in conclusion that while powerful and successful women are not immune from this ‘let us stay at the top for as long as…
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In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign and raised fears of…
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The cordon sanitaire strategy is however becoming increasingly rare in Europe. In European politics, one specific strategy for dealing with a political party that appears a…
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Although one can disapprove of Arundhati Roy's stance on Kashmir and India, approving her prosecution was never the answer, argues Shashi Tharoor. Last month, the lieutenant…
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“The entire clown show caught up with us.” – Anonymous senior Tory speaking after the election result Last week the Conservative Party received an absolute drubbing…
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When the actual election results turned the exit poll predictions topsy-turvy, we had a week of euphoria in which we thought “We, the People” had rescued…
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Increasingly distrustful of American foreign policy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appears to be looking to China to “provide checks and balances.” In a series of recent…
