Economy
Can Bangladesh Surpass China in Apparel Exports?
In the last couple of decades, Bangladesh and China formed an exemplary alliance defined by mutual trust, respect, and affinity. Cooperation between China and...
Towards a Reset in Bangladesh-UK Relations?
The past years witnessed a flurry of UK delegation to Bangladesh and heralded a new epoch of bilateral partnership. In such context, British Minister...
Iran’s Strained Ties With the West: The Economic Ramifications
In the current financial year, Iran has received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune of $2.76 billion from Russia. Iran’s Finance Minister Ehsan...
New Dynamics of South Korea-Myanmar Economic Relations
Myanmar has witnessed a drop in Foreign Direct Investment. In 2017-2018, it received 5.7 billion USD, down from over 6.6 billion in the previous...
Cambodia’s Money Laundering Relisting Shows Dangers of Corrupt Institutions
The global money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February put Cambodia on its "grey" watchlist because of concerns over money laundering....
The Deal of the Future: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
The origin of free trade agreements between the USA and EU can be traced back to the rift between the two following the end...
EU Move to End Cambodia’s Free Trade Status Must Be Trigger for Democratic Change
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström announced on October 5 that the EU had started a review of Cambodia’s duty-free access to European markets,...
What Mahathir’s New Economic Policy Means for Malaysia-China Relations
In burying the hatchet, with his one time foe, Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohammad exhibited immense pragmatism. An arrangement has been worked out,...
Three Likely Developments in Democracy-free Cambodia
In late July, Cambodia participated (sort of) in the General Election, without having the option to choose the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP),...
India-China FTA: What Lies in Store for India
Among the many predicted ill impacts that the protracted trade war between the U.S. and China will have on the global trade and supply,...
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Middle East and Africa
How Assyrians Became Caught in the Crossfire in Various Wars Throughout the Middle East
Assyrians are one of the oldest continuous ethnic groups...
Economy
Can Bangladesh Surpass China in Apparel Exports?
In the last couple of decades, Bangladesh and China...
Economy
Towards a Reset in Bangladesh-UK Relations?
The past years witnessed a flurry of UK delegation...
Americas
The Road Ahead: Navigating the Uncertainties of America’s Global Leadership Role
The United States has long been a dominant force...
South Asia
With US Help, India Is Fast Paving Its Way Towards Chip Independence
It is said that Roti, Kapda, Makaan (Food, Clothes...
