Opinion
The Shameful August
When I learned that my name was on the evacuation list of the French embassy, I hurried there and reported to a member of...
Skateboarding’s Olympic journey: Encouraging the youth, embracing the future
The excitement surrounding skateboarding continues to build during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Skateboarding rapidly evolved from a fad during its first boom in the 1960s,...
Why South Korea Will Not Supply Weapons to Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine has reached a bifurcation point where neither side can gain a significant advantage and the issue of foreign aid to...
Donald Trump-Orban Meeting and the Populist-Liberal Debate
In recent days, the electoral verdicts in UK and France have led several commentators to heave a sigh of relief over the right wing...
Why Comprehensively Furthering Reform Vital for Chinese Modernization
The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene in mid-July. Traditionally, these sessions are...
Debate on the Resurgence of Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Tactical Nuclear Weapons (TNWs) or Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapon (NSNW) are short range and low yield nuclear warheads which are fundamentally designed and developed to...
Bridging the Divide: The EU’s Global Gateway Amidst Southeast Asian Skepticism
On May 2024, ASEAN and the European Union launched the ASEAN-EU Blue Book 2024-2025, unveiling their future roadmap. The Blue Book, a collaborative effort...
PM Sheikh Hasina’s India Visit Will Further Consolidate Indo-Bangla Ties
PM Sheikh Hasina embarked on a momentous state visit to India on June 21-22, marking a significant milestone in the two nations' relationship. This...
Are Bangladesh’s Peacekeepers Really “Fit for the Future”?
Bangladesh has been playing a vital role in UN peacekeeping operations for over three decades now. Ever since joining the UN Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO)...
ICC Events and the Bangladeshi Diaspora in the US: A Call for Closer US-Bangladesh Relations
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been working for the past two decades to spread the cricket craze and market worldwide. They have increased...
Why Has the Myanmar Junta Banned Its Male Citizens from Going Abroad for Work?
The situation in Myanmar has been appalling since the military junta, led by Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, launched a coup on February 01, 2021,...
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Diplomacy
Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active on the World Stage
When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's...
Climate change
Bridging Divides: U.S.-China Climate Talks Signal Hope for Global Collaboration
In a pivotal moment for global climate action, Liu...
Europe
Turkey’s Strategic Bid to Join BRICS: Balancing Aspirations with Global Alliances
Turkey has initiated a significant yet measured process toward...
Middle East and Africa
Western Sahara’s Struggle for Self-Determination: The Mirage of an End in Sight
The status of Africa’s last colony faces renewed scrutiny...