Analysis
Human Shields Yet Another Israeli Violation of Human Rights Laws
Israel has violated practically every single human right of Palestinians in Gaza over the last 10 months. Palestinian life is disposable. Even the dead have been…
Analysis
Sheikh Hasina’s Political Demise and Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy in the Yunus Era
The fall of Sheikh Hasina is arguably the most significant political event in the history of post-independent Bangladesh. Her one-and-a-half decade grip on power has finally…
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Would a Myanmar Resistance Victory Pave Way for New Country or Greater Chaos?
On August 3, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) announced it had captured the Myanmar military’s Northeast Command headquarters in Lashio, a key city on…
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Dhaka Fall 2.0
The recent events in Bangladesh that may be dubbed as Dhaka Fall 2.0 have sparked comparisons with the historic Dhaka Fall of 1971, a pivotal moment…
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Sheikh Hasina’s Fall in Bangladesh Shows History’s Cruel Irony
The ousting of the leader marks the end of a period characterised by the kind of oppression her father fought against in Bangladesh’s birth An unexpected…
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Hasina’s Downfall May Create New Opportunities in Bangladesh for China
The ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may upset the fragile balance she established between her country and India, China and the United States. India,…
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The Culture War of Bangladesh: A Post-Uprising Analysis
For the last decade and a half, Awami League (AL) had single-handedly strangled the cultural narrative of the country. The liberals of the country welcomed it…
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Indo-Pacific Insights | August 12, 2024
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Misinformation Campaigns and The Future of Bangladesh-India Relations
After the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last week, Bangladesh was thrown into a critical state of instability and uncertainty. There was no government…
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Haniyeh Assassination: A Move to Destabilise the Political Future of Hamas?
Haniyeh imposed order, reduced chaos, and restored stability, relentlessly pursuing to broker a ceasefire deal, now delayed interminably. The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, 62, the chairman…
Analysis
After Hasina: Cautious Optimism for Bangladesh’s Future
The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat for the Bangladeshi youth. However, many challenges lie ahead. By all quantifiable measures, Bangladesh’s now deposed…