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Is Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s ‘Policy Summit 2026’ the Blueprint Bangladesh Has Been Waiting For?

Bangladesh may be seeing a rare shift: from who rules to how to govern. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Policy Summit 2026 outlines a knowledge economy, digital anti-corruption tools, and welfare reforms—but can vision survive execution?

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

Regime Crises and Geopolitical Perspectives on the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

Cambodia and Thailand’s war isn’t just about borders—it’s dynastic rivalry, shadow economies, and a crumbling authoritarian model. As battles rage, Cambodia faces a deeper reckoning with power, legitimacy, and survival.

Dynastic Politics and Governance Crisis in Southeast Asia: The Case of Thailand and Cambodia

From Bangkok to Phnom Penh, power is becoming a family affair. The rise of dynasties in Thailand and Cambodia signals a retreat from meritocracy—eroding democratic institutions and blurring the line between state and bloodline.

Wall Street’s True Driver: Not Trump, Not Talk — Just Earnings

Wall Street doesn’t follow Trump or political talk. It follows earnings. When expected profits drop, the market falls. When growth returns, it recovers. It’s not about noise — it’s about numbers.

Year Zero’s Legacy: Confronting the Horrors of Tuol Sleng

A wrong sign pointed to a right place—Tuol Sleng. Once a school, now a museum of pain. Beneath jacarandas, Cambodia's darkest chapter quietly demands to be remembered.

ICC Arrest of Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: Political Tensions Rise at Home as Dynasties Clash

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by ICC ignites tensions in Philippine politics. With Marcos-Duterte feud at its peak, civil unrest looms as power struggles overshadow pressing national issues.

Cuba’s Unyielding Struggle: A Journey Through History, Ideology, and Economic Collapse

Cuba once ranked as the world’s 29th largest economy, richer than Spain and Japan. Its sugar empire fueled prosperity—until volatility, U.S. influence, and revolution reshaped its destiny. A story of rise, fall, and resilience.

The Trump Era and Global Politics: A Conversation with Dr. Chandra Muzaffar

Dr. Chandra Muzaffar, Malaysia's leading intellectual, shares insights on global justice, the rise of right-wing politics, and the future of world order in an exclusive interview with Mujeeb Rahman Kinalur.

President Trump and the Mistaken Roots of South Korea’s Crisis

One important and interesting article, written by Robert E. Kelly and Jaekwon Suh, appeared in Foreign Affairs on February 12, 2025. It was great...

Beyond First-Past-The-Post: Can Proportional Representation Transform Bangladesh’s Electoral Landscape?

There are several discussions concerning the upcoming elections, with various individuals and groups voicing differing views. Even though proportional representation (PR) has been discussed...

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The New Power Centers of Sports Diplomacy: Cities, Capital, and Code

If power in sport now lives in city halls, boardrooms, and algorithms—not stadiums—how will the U.S. wield cities, capital, and code as it hosts the world’s biggest events over the next decade?

Four Years On, Ukraine’s War Still Refuses to End

Four years on, Ukraine’s war drags across 1,200 km, cities in ruins and millions displaced. Russia entrenched, Kyiv defiant, the West divided—how long can a war of attrition outlast political will before exhaustion decides the peace?

How Timor-Leste Uses Tourism to Cement Its ASEAN Role

After joining ASEAN in 2025, Timor-Leste is leveraging sustainable, high-value tourism to boost soft power, diversify beyond oil, and cement its regional role—positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s next authentic frontier, not its next mass market.

How Far is Cuba From a Total Collapse?

How close is Cuba to collapse? Energy strangulation, fading allies, and Trump’s oil squeeze after Venezuela’s shift have left Havana isolated and rationing. For the first time in decades, the regime’s survival feels uncertain.

The Maghreb’s New Architecture: Beyond the Myth of the Algerian Pillar

Madrid 2026 wasn’t diplomacy—it was redesign. Washington moves past Algeria’s veto politics, backs Morocco’s autonomy plan, and seeds a Tunis-Rabat axis built on energy sovereignty, phosphates, and geo-economic integration. The Maghreb’s balance is shifting.