Syed Raiyan Amir

Turkey’s Strategic Bid to Join BRICS: Balancing Aspirations with Global Alliances

Turkey has initiated a significant yet measured process toward joining the BRICS group, a coalition of emerging economies that seeks to challenge the dominance...

Sustainable Pathways: ADB’s Energy Initiatives in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s economic growth hinges significantly on its expanding energy sector, essential for sustaining its population’s needs and economic advancement. Meeting these demands requires a...

Nordic Energy Partnerships with Bangladesh: A Greener Future

Bangladesh, a rapidly developing nation, addresses the dual narratives of sustaining economic growth and ensuring environmental sustainability. To address these challenges, Bangladesh has sought...

Bangladesh-China Relations in 2023: Issues and Directions

In 2023, there have been significant transformations in the global political, economic, and security landscape. The world is gradually emerging from the aftermath of...

Rippling Collaborations: Nepal’s Hydropower Surge and the Bangladesh Connection

In a significant development towards regional energy collaboration, Bangladesh is on the brink of finalizing the import of 40 megawatts (MW) of hydropower from...

Bangladesh-South Korea Relations in 2023: Issues and Directions

The year 2023 unfolds as a significant chapter marked by profound companionship and collaborative endeavors between Bangladesh and South Korea. This period stands out...

Flight to Progress: Japan’s Pivotal Role in Bangladesh’s Aviation Renaissance

In a significant move towards fortifying bilateral ties, Bangladesh and Japan inked an agreement on Dec. 24, 2023, marking Japan's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's...

Bangladesh-India Shipping Secretary Level Meeting: Boosting Trade and Regional Connectivity

The two-day shipping secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and India commenced in Dhaka on December 19, 2023. The discussions encompassed three high-level dialogues between the...

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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Re-orientation: Growing Emphasis on De-dollarization and BRICS

Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.

The Heartland vs. the Rimland: Decoding India and China’s Indian Ocean Rivalry

Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.

The Algorithmic Shadow Economy

Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.

AI-Driven Trade Wars: From Semiconductors to Data Sovereignty

AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.

India-Afghanistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential.