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Global Supply and Bangladesh
WHETHER man-made or natural, any global crisis heavily impacts the world’s supply chain management system. Not much time has passed since we experienced one of perhaps…
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Who Actually Won The Vaccine Diplomacy in Bangladesh?
The year was 2021, and the term “Vaccine Diplomacy” suddenly became commonplace in the headlines; in the backdrop, the COVID-19 pandemic was well on its way…
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Pakistan and The U.S. Have Made Up, But Will It Last?
The worst floods in memory may have occasioned a reset in relations, but Imran Khan could still prove a spoiler. As millions of Pakistanis reel from…
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After 3 Decades, Everything Related to Oslo has Died, Except Security Cooperation
After almost 30 years, the Oslo Accords have brought Palestinians nothing but more destruction, killing, land expropriation, the desecration and Judaisation of holy sites and settlement…
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The Surprising Potential of King Charles’s Reign
Nobody can be certain how the reign of King Charles III will play out, but we can be sure of one thing that won’t happen. Despite…
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Why Reform of The UN Security Council is Elusive
This year’s session of the UN General Assembly in New York is taking place in an intensely unsettled global environment. Rising East-West tensions, US-China confrontation and…
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Viewing India’s Quad Approach from Japan
In May this year, the leaders of the four Quad countries—Japan, India, Australia, and the United States—gathered in Tokyo as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited…
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What Did UK Parliament Look Like After The Queen’s Death?
While parliament has been shut to all external visitors, including the press, I have had the privilege of seeing this monumental moment unfold up close. I’m…
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Towards Hope and Inclusion: Why The World Must Change The Narrative on Migrants Post-Covid
Closed borders harsh and curbs have caused suffering. Nations must now welcome the vulnerable who built their economies and societies. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted migration…
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A New Era for Money
As bytes replace dollars, euros, and renminbi, some changes will be welcome; others may not Money has transformed human society, enabling commerce and trade even between…
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Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to Delhi Disappoints Bangladesh
Seven MoUs were signed during the Bangladeshi prime minister’s visit but no progress was made on clinching a deal on the Teesta. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh…
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Pakistan Floods: Will Rich Nations Ever Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?
Pakistan has emitted less than 1% of the world’s greenhouse gases – but is already amongst the hardest-hit nations. A third of the country underwater. Crops…
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Bangladesh: New Online Content Regulation, Localisation Rules Threaten Privacy
The proposed bill will have a chilling effect on free speech, and encourage a culture of self-censorship and digital authoritarianism Over the last two decades, digital…
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Trussonomics will be A Reckless Exercise in Slashing The State When There’s Nothing Left to Cut
Thatcherism was disastrous 40 years ago, but the new prime minister seems intent on reviving it to meet the crises of 2022 Liz Truss and her…
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Hedging with Humility: Reassessing China’s Power Projection Capabilities Against Taiwan
“Andrew Higgins is the man who won the war for us. If Higgins had not designed and built those [landing craft] we never could have landed…
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Peace, Stability in the Taiwan Strait Balanced on A Razor’s Edge
On August 2, Nancy Pelosi, a close ally of US President Joe Biden and the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, published an article…