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Whither ASEAN community?: The Jakarta Post

This year, ASEAN still barely resembles a community in its true sense of the word as its leaders have come up with a new vision for 2045 with even more audacious targets.

  • Published: June 5, 202510:45 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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The next challenge

Pakistan has to be prepared to deal with a multi-front situation which means on the defence, economic and diplomatic fronts as well as in efforts to maintain national unity and…

  • Published: June 4, 202510:26 am
  • Author Maleeha Lodhi
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Deepening China-Indonesia ties: The Jakarta Post

Relations with China cannot be pinned solely on strong economic cooperation as some issues remain, including the skirmishes in the South China Sea, and the flooding of Chinese…

  • Published: May 29, 202510:36 am
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India’s push-in policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?

Push-in operations are not just about a few hundred unfortunates being kicked across the barbed wires. They are political signals—of frustration and control. It is a…

  • Published: May 29, 20259:10 am
  • Author H.M. Nazmul Alam
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Troubled waters: Dawn

South Asia’s waters are a common, shared resource, and must be distributed justly and equitably for the well-being of its people.

  • Published: May 26, 202510:39 am
  • Author Dawn
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Security and insecurity

The bonanza of security for some, opens up a world of insecurity for most others.

  • Published: May 26, 202510:15 am
  • Author Umair Javed
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What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?

Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.

  • Published: May 23, 202510:21 am
  • Author Alauddin Mohammad
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Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy

Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.

  • Published: May 19, 20259:49 am
  • Author Ajaya Bhadra Khanal
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India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh

Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.

  • Published: May 16, 202510:14 am
  • Author Altaf Parvez
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Crisis averted: Dawn

International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.

  • Published: May 15, 202510:52 am
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