S.M. Sayem is a Dhaka-based foreign policy analyst who expertly combines sharp analysis with deep insights. With a trail of brilliance, his writings grace esteemed platforms like The Geopolitics, The Policy Digest, The Daily Observer, and Modern Diplomacy.
S.M. Sayem is a Dhaka-based foreign policy analyst who expertly combines sharp analysis with deep insights. With a trail of brilliance, his writings grace esteemed platforms like The Geopolitics, The Policy Digest, The Daily Observer, and Modern Diplomacy.
Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.
India faces a serious two-front threat as Pakistan leverages advanced Chinese military tech. The recent air battle exposed key weaknesses. Urgent reforms in doctrine, tech, and alliances are now critical.
In a rare and highly sensitive move, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened behind closed doors to discuss the security situation between India...
There are several discussions concerning the upcoming elections, with various individuals and groups voicing differing views. Even though proportional representation (PR) has been discussed...
Union Budget 2025-26 has given a significant push toward nuclear energy as part of India's long-term energy transition strategy. The Government of India has...
For decades, Pakistan has been fighting against violent and non-violent extremism, and the state of Pakistan and Pakistan military has conducted various operations to...
The India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US has generated a new enthusiasm amongst the world community around the question, how...
The recent suspension of USAID funding globally has shocked the world. As a recipient, Bangladesh has experienced shockwaves in the country's development sector. This...
India is ramping up its hypersonic weapons development programme, as in an another crucial milestone, the state-run Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on...
Epistemological insecurity, a condition denoting the widespread uncertainty regarding the construction of objective social truth, has profoundly influenced democratic participation in Pakistan. Misinformation, deliberate...
Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.
Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.
Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.
Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.
Kyiv is leading Europe’s anti-China turn—accusing Beijing of fueling Russia’s war machine and pushing EU allies to confront China’s role. Ukraine’s fight now includes reshaping Europe’s entire view of Beijing.