As global civic space narrows, Kazakhstan is choosing a different path—constitutional reform, stronger institutions, and wider protections. Progress is imperfect, but the direction is clear: expand rights, not retreat.
A humanitarian corridor into Rakhine may look noble—but for Bangladesh, it risks security blowback, geopolitical entanglement, and sovereignty loss. Without guarantees, it could do more harm than good for Rohingya and Dhaka alike.
Two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have been detained by Iranian authorities, which accuses them of being spies. Unless released, the couple could...
The protracted and deeply troubling Rohingya refugee crisis has engendered a significant strain on Bangladesh, as it grapples with the influx of over one...
Pakistan’s caretaker government announced that all illegal immigrants on Pakistani soil should leave by Oct. 31, 2023 else they will be expelled on Nov....
The United States exited from Afghanistan in August 2021, amidst the dramatic collapse of the country to the Taliban. This withdrawal was primarily driven...
In the wake of recent clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and Israeli authorities, the question of whether returning refugees can be considered a form...
The Rohingya crisis is becoming increasingly complicated. The number of Rohingyas is increasing every year due to the birth of roughly 35,000 children in...
In the annals of history, some events leave such unforgettable impressions that they impact the nation through generations. The Bangladesh Genocide, a 20th-century occurrence,...
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.
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.
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.
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+ 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.
