S. M. Saifee Islam

Contemporary Global Economy: Who Are the Biggest Trade Partners?

The intricate structure of the global economy is comprised of interdependent nations, markets, and stakeholders. The phenomenon of globalisation has gained momentum in the...

Syria’s Readmission to Arab League: Another Diplomatic Breakthrough in the Middle East

Over the past few months, there has been a surge in diplomatic endeavors in the Middle East, including efforts by certain nations within the...

Bangladesh’s Decision to Pay the Russian Debt for Rooppur in Yuan: Pros and Cons

The importance of nuclear power plants in developing countries such as Bangladesh cannot be underestimated. This has prompted Bangladesh to embark on a nuclear...

Why Have India and Russia Suspended to Settle Trade in Rupee?

Today’s world has been facing the war of the grand designers, or the elites, where the parties are acquisitively related to each other’s various...

Bangladesh-World Bank Partnership: A Robust and Resilient Alliance in Pursuit of Sustainable Development

“The journey was not always easy, but we have never lost courage. In the past 50 years, the World Bank remained a steadfast development...

What Are the Conditionalities of IMF Loans in Bangladesh: Dispelling the Myth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Bangladesh have long maintained a cordial and cooperative relationship, with the two sides cooperating to promote the stability...

AIIB Loans to Bangladesh: A New Arena of Economic Diplomacy?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multinational development bank aimed at improving Asia's economic and social prospects. It is the second-largest multilateral...

Will the World Face More Debt Crises in 2023?

It's already here, from Africa to America, from Morocco to Mexico; the unthinkable, the unimaginable, and the unprecedented debt crisis are eating the fruits...

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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.

BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.