Indo-Pacific
Quad Initiative: Has It Been Successful in Maintaining Its Relevance?
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consisting of the US, India, Japan, and Australia, aims to preserve a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Originating in...
EU Interest Towards Indo-Pacific Through IORA
On Jan. 30, 2024, the European Union (EU) officially became a Dialogue Partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). The event was marked...
The Emerging Fractures in the Taiwanese Silicon Shield
The people of Taiwan have sent with their vote a resolute signal to mainland China. They are committed to preserving their identity, freedom, and...
The Korean Peninsula Will Remain Stable in 2024
As the year 2024 starts, uncertainty looms over Northeast Asia. North Korea’s artillery recently fired on Yeonpyong Island, triggering the evacuation of the civilians...
Navigating the Tides: Bangladesh and Japan’s Diplomatic Landscape in 2023
The roots of Bangladesh-Japan bilateral relations trace back to Japan's steadfast support for an independent Bangladesh, being the first OECD country to recognize its...
Bangladesh-South Korea Relations in 2023: Issues and Directions
The year 2023 unfolds as a significant chapter marked by profound companionship and collaborative endeavors between Bangladesh and South Korea. This period stands out...
What Is to Be Done? Envisioning a Cooperative Lustrum of Bangladesh–US Relations
On Jan. 17, 2024, the US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas met newly appointed Bangladeshi Minister of Foreign Affairs Hasan Mahmud and discussed the...
Bangladesh-South Korea Relations: Fifty Years of Friendship and Partnership
Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea have enjoyed friendly relations since establishing their diplomatic relations on Dec. 18, 1973. During the past five decades,...
Lessons of a Bygone Era: Wars of Symbolism
In September, China released its new “standard map,” laying claim to most of the so-called “South China Sea,” as well as territory that it...
Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to the US: A Thrust on Strengthening China-US Bilateral Diplomacy
On Nov. 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. convened a Summit with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Woodside,...
The Indian Ocean Region: A Theatre of Opportunity
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is considered by India as a key strategic area for diplomatic and defence engagement. India’s accession as a ‘net...
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