South Asia

India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Bengal Has Changed and Not for the Better

Bengal’s 2026 verdict was not just electoral change—it marked the collapse of a pluralist political legacy into majoritarian nationalism. Can the Bengal of Tagore survive the politics of fear, exclusion, and engineered polarisation?

From Market Access to Investment: Europe’s Expanding Role in Pakistan

Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.

How to Bring Peace in Afghanistan?

As a famous saying goes, "You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war." The...

Rohingyas and the Case of Ethnic Cleansing

For generations, Muslim Rohingyas have faced persecution and discrimination in Myanmar. Even in the time of peace, they do not have access to jobs....

The Global Rise of India

India has achieved tremendous success in various sectors. It has emerged as an important regional and global player for being an economic powerhouse, strong...

Imagining the Unimaginable: India-Pakistan Nuclear Confrontation

The possibility of a nuclear engagement between India and Pakistan is a ticking time-bomb waiting to explode in the geopolitical faultline of Indian Subcontinent....

Bangladesh is at a Geopolitical Crossroads

The regional geostrategic environment is getting tight and competitive. It won't be an exaggeration to say that Bangladesh is at a Geopolitical Crossroads now....

South Asian Geopolitics: Indian Pivot to Bangladesh

Indian pivot to Bangladesh or New Delhi's wooing of Dhaka is a clear sign of growing importance of Bangladesh in the South Asian regional...

Cyberwarfare: Implications for Bangladesh

We are still far behind most of the countries when it comes to the capability of conventional or kinetic warfare. It is understandable that...

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Ghana’s Interest in BRICS, India’s Support and the Growing Relevance of BRICS+

Ghana’s bid to join BRICS+ reflects a growing push to diversify economic partnerships without abandoning traditional allies. Could its entry strengthen BRICS’ role in a multipolar world?

India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?