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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Three years ago, I used four animals—the dragon, eagle, elephant and tiger—to describe the competing ambitions shaping South Asia. The dragon represented China, the eagle the…
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What do India's competitive exams actually measure and why do we still treat them as being neutral? Indian students won a hard-fought battle and secured a…
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As great-power rivalry reshapes global politics, Bangladesh's greatest strategic advantage lies not in choosing sides but in building resilient institutions, diversifying partnerships and practising disciplined multi-alignment…
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Imran Khan remains one of the most compelling figures in Pakistan's contemporary story - a man who has occupied the national imagination as sports hero, philanthropist…
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Myanmar’s civil war has settled into a pulverizing, multi-front stalemate in which neither side appears capable of a military victory with the Tatmadaw, as the junta’s…
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Moral injury refers to the deep psychological, behavioural, and spiritual turmoil that arises when an individual either engages in, witnesses, or fails to avert actions that…
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Every year on July 14, France celebrates its national day—Bastille Day. This day is dedicated to the ideals of freedom, citizenship, and republicanism. For Bangladesh, this…
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Once again, Bangladesh finds itself amid South Asia’s geopolitical discourse. The discussions over the Teesta River project, the reports on potential purchase of Chinese fighter jets,…
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Development-related issues in Bangladesh have been dominated by policy questions throughout recent decades. Government after government promised to enact ambitious plans, launch projects, develop strategies, and…
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250 years after the Declaration of Independence, America remains the world’s most influential military power, one of its largest economies, and the principal architect of much…
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When exclusion becomes common sense, when humiliation becomes entertainment, and when suspicion becomes a substitute for evidence, the crisis extends far beyond the border itself. Police…
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Less than two years after leading the Labour Party to a famous general election victory, a triumph that seemed to place him in the pantheon of…
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This week was London Climate Action Week, an international event that brought researchers, leaders and activists to the British capital to discuss climate change. As delegates…
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Afghanistan finds itself in a complex and dire economic predicament. Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power, the South Asian nation continues to struggle…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China is an important milestone in Bangladesh’s foreign policy. While the agreements signed on trade, investment and connectivity are vital,…
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INTERNATIONAL politics in the twentieth century was shaped by the choices of great powers. Empires grew and collapsed; superpowers waged war; alliances rose and broke up.…
