US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for Bangladesh
The writer says: "Greenland may be far in distance, but not so far in terms of geopolitics and geoeconomics."
Polyrhythmic diplomacy of K-pop in Korea-Japan ties
An expert said that the kind of cultural diplomacy between South Korea and Japan "lowers the emotional temperature for a relationship long defined by challenging historical…
Long game: The Statesman
India’s push to build its own rare earth magnet industry is being framed as a leap towards strategic autonomy, but it is better understood as a late awakening.
Beyond bamboo diplomacy: Vietnam’s era of national rise in a volatile world
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam marked a significant strategic pivot in the country's development, the writers say. By formalising the concept of an…
Teaching in the age of AI: How can Bangladesh’s education curriculum keep up?
"If education is to remain relevant in an AI-driven future, curricula must evolve to prioritise process over product, critical engagement over convenience, and ethical use over…
Can Japan PM Takaichi build a system to advance policy measures?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s declaration of her intention to dissolve the lower house conveys her desire to stabilise her administration’s foundation, to implement measures…
Food can be re-engagement recipe for Beijing, Ottawa
The writer argues: "For China and Canada, the path to renewed relations runs through the prairies and the farms that feed the people of both nations."
What voters expect when parties speak of a ‘New Bangladesh’
The writer says: "Political parties must understand that without a credible commitment to curb mob violence, protect citizens from arbitrary intimidation, and enforce the law…
Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation
Timor Leste’s accession to ASEAN in October 2025 stands as a heartening example of the power of partnership in challenging times, says the writer.
Anti-China sentiment in South Korea
The surge in anti-China sentiment is alarming because it reflects a broader nativist and nationalist undercurrent, the writer argues.