M. A. Hossain

The author is a political and defence analyst based in Bangladesh.

Can Beijing mediate an Israel Hamas ceasefire?

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, the death toll of civilians in Gaza has risen to more than 10,000, including 3,700 children....

The Significance of the Putin-Kim Summit

On Sept. 13, North Korean leader Chairman Kim Jong-un embarked on his first foreign visit, following the global public health crisis. His arrival was...

Tactical implications of the Destruction of Nova Kakhovka Dam

Ever since the initiation of Russia's conflict against Ukraine, the Nova Kakhovka Dam has been identified as a high-value target due to its strategic...

How Regional Jihad Turned Into Global Jihad After the Twentieth Century

The concept of jihad has a long and complicated history in the Islamic world. The term "jihad" refers to the struggle to uphold one's...

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