S. M. Saifee Islam

Increasing Aid From the US in the Indo-Pacific Region: Can It Outperform China?

In the Indo-Pacific area, aid politics have become essential to the US-China fight for influence. Both nations have greatly boosted their assistance to the...

Central Asia: A Battleground of Economic and Energy Rivalry among Global Powers

Central Asia, previously underestimated, has now become a focal point of global interest. With a rich history as the meeting point of various civilizations...

Nordic Success Story: Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development

The Nordic region has always been renowned for its remarkable combination of diversity and unity, showcased through its deep historical heritage, common principles, and...

Navigating the Tides: Bangladesh and Japan’s Diplomatic Landscape in 2023

The roots of Bangladesh-Japan bilateral relations trace back to Japan's steadfast support for an independent Bangladesh, being the first OECD country to recognize its...

Bangladesh-India Trade Cooperation: Expanding Market for Mutual Benefit

India and Bangladesh share a strong bond based on their common history, language, and culture. India was quick to recognize Bangladesh and establish diplomatic...

Boosting Regional Cooperation through IORA and BIMSTEC: Recent Trends

The first quarter of the 21st century has been characterized as a "maritime era," reminiscent of Europe's Age of Discovery when explorers ventured into...

Saving the Environment: The Great People’s Initiative in South Asia

Within the vastness of the galaxy, humankind makes their home on planet Earth, which is both a special and breathtakingly beautiful place. It is...

Climate in the Time of Crisis: El Niño’s Profound Climate Impact in the Modern World

During the preceding summer, the harrowing toll of record-breaking heat in Europe amounted to a tragic loss of nearly 62,000 lives. In the same...

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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.

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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.