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Does Bangladesh Really Need to Join BRICS or ASEAN?
FOR small countries, membership in international associations can be particularly attractive. Being a part of some forum creates visibility. Membership in the club provides access to…
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New Regional Security Order
THE triangular defence pact signed last week by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is the most consequential geopolitical development reshaping the strategic landscape of the region…
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Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson
It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any…
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Reform failure could revive old politics: Speakers
Bangladesh’s post-July political transition must be anchored in democratic reform, institutional accountability, political tolerance and meaningful inclusion, speakers said on Saturday, warning that failure to implement…
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CGS launches ‘Reform Watch’ initiative
Democratic reform, institutional accountability, political tolerance and meaningful inclusion must remain at the centre of Bangladesh's post-July political transition, speakers said at a dialogue on Saturday,…
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CGS launches ‘Reform Watch’ initiative; speakers warn against slacking
Democratic reform, institutional accountability, political tolerance and meaningful inclusion must remain at the centre of Bangladesh’s post-July political transition, speakers said at a dialogue on Saturday,…
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What India’s Youth Victory Means for South Asia
A political movement referring to itself as the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ might have easily been laughed off. The group was unorganised, without a renowned political dynasty…
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The Dragon, Eagle, Elephant and Tiger in A Changing South Asia
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 Has Gone So Wrong for The Right in Israel?
Much has been written about what happened to the Israeli left and the peace camp, and what remains of them. Where did they disappear to? Why…
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What Now After Pradhan’s Resignation? The Myth of Meritocracy in India
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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Why Coercion Doesn’t Work
WHILE leaders of the hybrid government prioritise foreign engagements and overseas trips, domestic challenges continue to intensify. Public discontent and unrest are mounting across the country…