Defense
The Role of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare
The concept of mercenaries is not a new phenomenon, instead it dates back to the ancient history of warfare. However, with the Treaty of...
Flexing Muscles in the Middle East? Russia, China, and Iran’s Naval Drills
As Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow takes place this week, the joint naval drills between Russia, China and Iran in the Gulf...
China’s Military Buildup: What Does It Mean for Taiwan?
With all the rising tension with the US in the Indo-Pacific or its claim over South China Sea, China has now increased its defence...
Do Not Let Ukraine Fall Into the Iran-Iraq War Trap
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become the deadliest conflict in Europe in decades. With the largest invasion force seen on the continent since...
Warlords and PMCs: Is Russia Heading for Another 1917?
When Vladimir Putin ordered the largest invasion force in Europe since WWII to invade Ukraine, he envisioned a quick capitulation and restoration of a...
Is a Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Inevitable?
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the JCPOA was supposed to be the landmark deal between the P5+1 and Iran. A...
Aero India 2023: A Step Towards India’s Atmanirbharta
The Indian Air Force is one of the world's largest and most advanced air forces, with various capabilities. Despite its many assets, Indian Air...
Global Firepower 2023 Military Strength Ranking: A Global Comparison
Military or hard power was considered the primary source of power for states for many years. However, in the post-Cold War period, economic or...
Defence Sector Reforms Are Essential to Realize India’s Superpower Aspirations
India's defence sector got 5.94 trillion rupees ($72.6 billion) for 2023-24, in the recently presented Union Budget. Out of the total defence budget of...
US Military Presence in Manila Heats up South China Sea Rivalry
In recent years, the US and the Philippines have continued to strengthen their defense ties, which have drawn concern of China. In 2021, the...
Military Expansion: A Poison for Putin
Russia has been facing complex challenges from the outside lately. Since Moscow trapped itself in the quagmire of the war in Ukraine, the government...
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Defense
The Role of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare
The concept of mercenaries is not a new phenomenon,...
Politics
U.S. Visa Curbs on Bangladesh: Counting Chickens Before They Hatch
Since the United States imposed unilateral sanctions on Bangladesh’s...
Indo-Pacific
Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook: Tilting, Rebalancing, or Else?
Ever since the United States refocused its strategic pivot...
Politics
Pakistan is at a Crossroads Between Democracy and Full-blown Autocracy
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been through a...
Indo-Pacific
The 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka 2023: Can Bangladesh Lead for Collective Prosperity in Future?
On May 12–13, Dhaka hosted the sixth annual Indian...
