Mazharul Islam

Mazharul Islam studied at York College / The City University of New York (CUNY).

The Shifting Tides: How the US Dollar’s Dominance as a Global Currency is Eroding

The US dollar has been the dominant global currency for almost a century. It has been used as a medium of exchange, a store...

Exploring the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: Objectives, Challenges, and the Way Forward

The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a vital area of strategic competition in recent years, with the United States being one of the major...

Unleashing India’s Potential: Strategies for Achieving Great Power Status

India is a country with a rich history and culture, and it has the potential to become a great power on the world stage....

The Shifting Sands of Power: Understanding Geopolitics in the 21st Century

Geopolitics is a term used to describe the relationship between geography and politics. It involves the study of the impact of geographic factors, such...

Dynamics of US-Russian Relations

America-Russia relations are under enormous pressure. Bilateral relations between the two countries are now at its nadir. Expansion of NATO towards Russia and Putin's...

South China Sea: A Geopolitical Cauldron

East Asia is going to be the locus of great power rivalry in the 21st century as the United States is shifting its military assets...

Good, Bad and Ugly: The Historical Evolution of the Middle East

The Middle East region as defined in this article includes the Arab countries, Iran and Turkey. Due to its geo-cultural characteristics, the Middle East...

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: An Overview

China has a big dream about One Belt One Road or Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese people believe that there will be a...

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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?

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.