Aishwarya Sanjukta Roy Proma

Aishwarya Sanjukta Roy Proma is a Research Associate at BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD).

The US in the G-20 Summit: Showcasing the US Leadership on Global Issues and Challenges

The significance of the G-20 meeting for the United States' leadership resides in the potential for President Biden to showcase his dedication to collaborating...

The Malabar Exercise 2023: Evolving Dynamics of QUAD in the Indo-Pacific

The Malabar 2023 naval exercises signify a notable shift in maritime relations between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, which are also members...

The Decline in Russian Economy: Emerging Challenges Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War

Russia's economy during the Russia-Ukraine war is now transitioning into a stage characterized by the nation's endeavor to address the escalating financial burdens associated...

The Saudi-UAE Rivalry: Emergence of a New Great Game in the Middle East

The escalation of geopolitical competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has made the Middle East a new theater of confrontation. This...

Taiwan’s Purchase of the NASAMS-2: A New Move in Strengthening Defense

The change and geopolitical shifts in international relations have made the Indo-Pacific a potential theater of conflict between the global powers. The ongoing tensions...

Saudi Arabia’s Gold Reserves: A New Strategy Amidst a Global Economic Crisis

Saudi Arabia has recently taken initiatives aimed at diversifying its economy and reducing its reliance on oil. The nation, abundant in oil resources, is...

India-Bangladesh Trade Settlement in INR: A New Trend of De-Dollarization of South Asia

India and Bangladesh, two notable economies in South Asia, have decided to settle bilateral trade using the rupee rather than the US dollar. In...

The Rise of Yuan in South Asia: Impact on Energy Politics With a Shift From Dollar

The United States dollar has historically served as the primary global currency for energy trading. However, following the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, the...

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