Analysis
Wanted: Vladimir Putin
Whether Russia’s president ever ends up in handcuffs, the International Criminal Court’s indictment is a big step in the right direction. The internet has recently been…
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Dhaka Repaying Moscow in Yuan: Is Dollar Hegemony on Shaky Ground?
The decision by Bangladesh to pay Russia in yuan for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape, and will have…
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Webinar on Digital Security Act held
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) hosted a webinar on the Digital Security Act 2018 titled "Digital Security Act 2018: What to Do?" on April 17,…
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Academics, campaigners want moratorium on DSA
Academics and campaigners on Monday at a webinar called for imposing a moratorium on the Digital Security Act 2018, making the list of people prosecuted under…
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Digital Security Act being used as weapon to silence opposing views: Speakers
The Digital Security Act (DSA) was passed to regulate opposing beliefs and it has taken away the citizens' right to criticise the government, said speakers at…
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A Case Against the Digital Security Act 2018
The Digital Security Act (DSA) of 2018 was preceded by the controversial Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 (later amended in 2013). Even though the DSA…
Analysis
Ukraine and Russia Need a Great-Power Peace Plan
If those leaked documents from the Pentagon are to be believed—and I think they are—the United States needs a plan B for Ukraine. As much as…
Analysis
Troubled Ties
THE outlook for Pakistan-India relations remains troubled. The prolonged diplomatic imp¬asse persists, characterised by new irritants that have added to long-standing disagreements and disputes. When India,…
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Why Taiwan’s 2024 Elections Matter From Beijing to Washington
Taiwanese voters will do more than just choose their next president and legislature when they go to the polls in January 2024: they will help set…
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Banning TikTok Could Weaken Personal Cybersecurity
TikTok is not be the first app to be scrutinized over the potential exposure of U.S. user data, but it is the first widely used app…
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Tempering Expectations From Bangladesh’s ‘Embrace’ of the Indo-Pacific
It may be tempting to read foreign policy choices as “embracing” the Indo-Pacific, but a closer look reveals Dhaka’s continued sense of hesitancy. Recent developments in…
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Analysis of the Draft Data Protection Law: Challenges for Human Rights in the post-pandemic world
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck the world with not only economic hurdles but also the already declining Human Rights situation globally. According to Human Rights Watch,…