Human Rights

Choosing Progress: Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Reforms in a Shifting World

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.

Why a Humanitarian Corridor into Rakhine Could Be a Risky Move for Bangladesh

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.

Arrested British Brings Spotlight to Iranian Arbitrary Imprisonment and Executions

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 Fall of Humanity: Aid Cut for Rohingyas

More than five years have passed since in 2017 the military of Myanmar launched its latest merciless onslaught against the Rohingya communities dispersed throughout...

Recent Visits of Ambassadors to Bhasan Char: Outcomes and Implications

As a recent development, a team of ambassadors hailing from Japan, China, France, and Indonesia, presently stationed in Bangladesh, undertook a visit to Bhasan...

US Contribution to Repatriate the Rohingyas: Lessons for India and China

The Rohingyas are the most persecuted minority group in the world. Such persecution has forced Rohingyas into Bangladesh for many years, with significant spikes...

Remembering the Khojaly Massacre: One of the Deadliest Massacres in Modern History

On the night of Feb. 25-26, 1992, a tragic and brutal event unfolded in the small town of Khojaly, in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of...

US–Bangladesh Relations on Rohingya Issue

More than five years have passed since the military of Myanmar launched a merciless onslaught against the Rohingya communities dispersed throughout the western region...

Bangladesh: Ensuring Security of the Rohingya Refugees and the Host Community

It was with the warmest of hearts and deepest empathy for human suffering that we welcomed nearly a million Rohingya refugees. But due to...

The War on Ukraine: An Analysis of the Impact, Role and Representation of Women and Existing Laws

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has sparked uncertainty, instability, geopolitical risks, and humanitarian concerns. Amidst the vulnerable population, women have been burdened...

Police Killing and Systematic Racism in the US

Sayed Faisal was just another Bangladeshi expatriate who went to the US with his parents for a better life. Faisal was the only child...

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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.

The New Phase of U.S.-China Economic Competition

The U.S.-China rivalry is no longer defined by tariffs alone. AI chips, export controls, rare earths, and strategic supply chains have become the real battlegrounds of global power in the emerging economic order.