There is no such thing as the Global South
A country under attack is a country under attack, and an aggressor country is an aggressor country. This distinction does not change based on whether the country is in the North…
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Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now
The July Revolution of 2024 was not merely a rejection of the old political system but a call for a new era of governance rooted in accountability, inclusion, and deliberation.
Crisis in Korea-China relations
Effective and timely responses should be made to resolve a situation in which false rumors are killing opportunities for Korea and China to reap mutual benefits.
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…
How Bangladesh can navigate the geopolitical crossroads
Bangladesh needs forward planning to remain ahead of the game.
ASEAN has a better chance in any US-China trade war
As ASEAN has been able to overcome many issues in the past, often by learning from the best practices of the West and itself, it stands to reason that ASEAN has the diplomatic…
South Korea strolls as others sprint in tech race
Support programs in the country are too small, too slow, and too convoluted.
Streamlining Thailand’s policy toward Myanmar refugees
Refugees should not be pushed back and they should be granted temporary asylum without being locked up in immigration detention.
What should Bangladesh’s foreign policy be in the changing world order?
When formulating the parameters of foreign relations with other states, whether far or near, there are several essential factors that need to be considered.
Trump 2.0: Make China great again?
The second Trump presidency has proven even more disruptive than its first iteration—and perhaps no other power is happier with the direction of Trump’s foreign policy than…