Power play at COP29 climate talks
The main argument for rich nations to foot the bill on climate finance is the “polluter pays principle” enshrined in the 1992 Rio Declaration, which, in essence, requires…
What Trump augurs for Sino-US ties
Trump's approach to China has been both consistent and, well, simplistic. On the one hand, he has long blamed weak US policy toward China as responsible for the decline of…
How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The ongoing technology war is a high-stakes contest for global dominance in critical areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, space missions, and 5G technology.
Living in the animal kingdom
For instance, just as animals do over territorial disputes, there are some political leaders in the world today who start wars by invading other countries in the name of…
Demystifying the Bangladesh-India-US triangle
The Bangladesh-India-US triangle can best be described as an isosceles structure, with two long and sturdy sides represented by robust Bangladesh-US and India-US ties, and a short…
Taking domestic politics into account in Middle East conflict
The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating day by day. In the past, during such crises, the US would intervene to manage the situation. However, such interventions seem…
Big tech vs. nation-states
Overseas-based tech giants like Meta, Google, Apple, X, Netflix or Amazon have become so powerful and dominant that some nation-states have difficulty controlling and curbing…
India, US both need a stable Bangladesh
Washington's backing, however, isn't just economic; it's also a strategic signal to regional powers that the situation in Bangladesh is of global concern. This development aligns…
Myanmar shift: The Statesman
India’s diplomatic approach toward the Myanmar conflict is undergoing a subtle yet potentially transformative shift.
The enemies of liberal democracy
Liberal democracy, both in the US and globally, is under strain. By examining this through the lenses of civilization, democracy and liberalism, we can grasp how these essential…