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The Perilous Long Game in Ukraine
Compromising with Putin May Be America’s Best Option Before February 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his fateful decision to attack Ukraine, the core objective…
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The Arab World Isn’t Just Silent on China’s Crackdown on Uighurs. It’s Complicit
As China deepens relations with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Uighur diaspora finds itself in the crosshairs. Riyadh is preparing…
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The New Geopolitics of the Taliban’s Opium Economy
Afghanistan’s narcotics trade is booming under fresh leadership. Opium has remained a central part of Afghanistan’s economy since the departure of American forces in 2021 and…
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What Imran Khan’s Struggle for Power Tells Us About Pakistan’s Politics
Khan is pulling all the levers to avoid losing a no-confidence vote – and in the process highlighting the fault lines in Pakistan’s democracy. Pakistani opposition…
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Putin’s War Could Trigger A Nuclear-Arms Race in Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endgame in Ukraine remains unclear. But his war there does seem to be sending one clear message: if you have nukes, nobody…
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For India, Putin’s War Starts to Look Like a Gift
From cheap Russian oil to sudden overtures from China, India’s neutral stance on Ukraine has many benefits. When Russia launched its full-scale war on Ukraine, India…
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Arabs: Biden Administration Harming US Interests
"In 1979 Iranian students established their own group, which over time turned into an extremist military organization under the name of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.…
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China’s Plan for Digital Dominance
Digital transformation is all the craze in China. Even the venerable Kweichow Moutai distillery now talks of the new digital processes necessary to brew a smarter…
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Five Lessons The Pandemic Taught Us About Ending Homelessness Permanently
One surprising success story to come out of the pandemic was how many countries and cities were able to significantly reduce street homelessness. Lockdowns enabled governments…
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Four Paths to Respond to The Food Price Crisis
As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a…
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Germany urged to invest in Bangladesh with technological cooperation
The Centre for Governance Studies organised a programme to celebrate 50 years of German-Bangladesh relations on Monday Bangladesh has urged Germany to increase its investment in…
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EU keen on investing in green finances
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Monday said the European Investment Bank is interested in investing in Bangladesh, particularly in climate change aid…