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S. M. Sayem

S.M. Sayem is a Dhaka-based foreign policy analyst who expertly combines sharp analysis with deep insights. With a trail of brilliance, his writings grace esteemed platforms like The Geopolitics, The Policy Digest, The Daily Observer, and Modern Diplomacy.
Politics

Beyond First-Past-The-Post: Can Proportional Representation Transform Bangladesh’s Electoral Landscape?

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There are several discussions concerning the upcoming elections, with various individuals and groups voicing differing views. Even though proportional representation (PR) has been discussed...
Diplomacy

Transatlantic Turbulence: How Trump’s Second Term Reshapes US-Europe Diplomacy

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The second presidential term of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US has intensified worries about relationships across the Atlantic. By adopting...
Europe

A Hard Right Conundrum in the European Parliamentary Election

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A major shift in the political landscape of the European Union (EU) coincided with the June 6–9, 2024, European Parliament elections. There has been...
Americas

Is Trump Poised for a Spectacular Comeback in the US Presidential Race?

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“Joe, you’re fired. Get out. Get out. Joe, you’re fired.” In the upcoming November, it is anticipated that Donald Trump will assert his intentions to...
Emerging Voice

A New Scramble for Africa: Superpowers’ Quest for Dominion

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The neo-colonial powers of Europe kicked off their tradition of the "Scramble for Africa" policy in the 1880s after finding that the adjacent continent...
Emerging Voice

Hoarding Dollars: How China is Jeopardizing the World Economy

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In 1995, China's application for WTO membership proved to be a challenging endeavor, as the process was far from straightforward. Because several European countries...
Geopolitics

De-escalating Tensions in the Middle East Through Bilateral Talks

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In the intricate web of geopolitics, where tensions often overshadow cooperation, a surprising development has unfolded, captivating the world's attention. The United States, long...

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Diplomacy

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

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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.
Commentary

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

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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.
Geopolitics

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

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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.
Diplomacy

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

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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.
Americas

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

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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.

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