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More capability, less autonomy? Bangladesh’s emerging security dilemma

As Bangladesh strengthens its military capabilities and security partnerships, it risks narrowing the strategic autonomy it seeks to protect.
1 September 2026

The Mecca Pact: Deterrence, Israel, and the new Gulf security equation

The Mecca Pact signals a shifting Gulf security order, with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan recalibrating deterrence amid regional uncertainty.
30 August 2026

An anti-West network is emerging: How should Bangladesh respond?

As global powers build parallel networks beyond Western influence, Bangladesh must navigate a fragmented order without surrendering strategic autonomy.
30 August 2026

What Nepal’s flood devastation means for Bangladesh, India and China

Nepal’s floods expose how fragile transboundary water management remains when early warnings, data sharing and river cooperation depend on diplomacy.
28 August 2026

Five reasons why Bangladesh shouldn’t join the Mecca Pact

As Bangladesh weighs the Mecca Pact, strategic independence, regional tensions, economic interests and national priorities demand careful consideration.
27 August 2026

Why Gaza peace deals keep falling apart

Gaza’s repeated peace deals keep faltering because they lack clear mechanisms to verify compliance, resolve disputes and enforce commitments.
27 August 2026

Rohingya genocide: Will the ICJ verdict bring justice?

The ICJ verdict offers legal recognition for the Rohingya genocide, but true justice demands sustained political will.
25 August 2026

Should Bangladesh join the Mecca Pact?

Joining the Makkah Pact threatens Bangladesh's diplomatic neutrality and risks entangling the nation in foreign military conflicts.
24 August 2026

Rohingya repatriation needs more than diplomacy

Sustainable Rohingya repatriation requires documented history and diplomatic leverage to establish the community's enduring roots in Rakhine.
23 August 2026

Nine years on, Rohingya refugees need more than shelter

Nine years on, Rohingya refugees need more than shelter: secure housing, fair protection systems and durable solutions.
23 August 2026

Myanmar’s partial Rohingya repatriation plan: Another attempt to mislead Bangladesh?

Myanmar’s latest repatriation proposal risks repeating past cycles of partial returns while leaving most Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh behind.
20 August 2026

Is Trump’s Gaza peace plan falling apart?

Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces growing uncertainty as Israel rejects key commitments, threatening the ceasefire and prospects for lasting peace.
19 August 2026

What Japan’s changing Indo-Pacific strategy means for Bangladesh

​Japan’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy offers Bangladesh a blueprint to strengthen technological and economic resilience while maintaining strategic autonomy.
18 August 2026

Can India and Bangladesh build a more equal economic partnership?

As economic ties deepen, Bangladesh and India must confront asymmetry and build a partnership grounded in reciprocity, rules and shared prosperity.
17 August 2026

Bangladesh First: Rethinking the relationship with India

Bangladesh-India ties need a reset grounded in sovereign equality, mutual respect and Bangladesh’s evolving national aspirations.
16 August 2026

A new political voice is emerging from the Rohingya diaspora. Why it matters

As the Rohingya crisis deepens, a digitally connected diaspora is emerging as a new political force capable of shaping its future.
16 August 2026

Bangladesh’s FDI puzzle: Why human capital, not red tape, is the real constraint

Bangladesh struggles to attract high-value foreign investment, but its deeper problem lies in skills, education and economic complexity.
14 August 2026

Will the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan Makkah Agreement create a new regional security order?

The Makkah defence pact signals a major shift towards regional security cooperation, challenging established alliances and reshaping strategic calculations.
13 August 2026

Why Bangladesh needs a regional strategy beyond SAARC

SAARC’s prolonged paralysis exposes the limits of political regionalism, prompting Bangladesh to rethink its economic strategy.
12 August 2026

Why every protest matters: Lessons from Bangladesh, India and Nepal

Small protests can expose deep grievances, but state overreaction can transform a limited demand into a wider revolt.
11 August 2026