As Pakistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, India finds itself grappling with a series of diplomatic dilemmas
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Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Geopolitical Chess
Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific Strategy is at a critical crossroads, caught between the ambitions of global powers.
Crisis in Bangladesh: A Historical Perspective
Explore the roots of the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, from historical political instability to economic challenges and strained relations.
From Dhaka to Kashmir: South Asia’s Legacy of Partition
On August 5, 2024, Dhaka saw student-led protests leading to Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, while Kashmir marked 5 years since the abrogation of Article 370.
The Convenience of Bangladesh Slapstick Elections
On Bangladesh elections, there was either an “indifference” or an expression of alarm over how unfair & unfree an election cycle can get.
Climate Change & Food Security in South Asia
According to a recent report by World Food Programme, Pakistan and Afghanistan are identified as high-risk \’hunger hotspots\’ due to extreme droughts triggered by climate change.
Bangladesh: The Non-Bengali Genocide
In 1971, Bengali insurgents committed genocide against non-Bengalis, routinely capturing and abusing hundreds of thousands of women. Their accounts have been overshadowed by false propaganda portraying Pakistan as the lone villain in the Bangladesh episode.
Muslims and Hindus: The Holy Grail
Hinduism and Islam have coexisted for millennia since Islam arrived in South Asia. This relationship has been sporadic, with periods of both peace and conflict. The need for unbiased historical pattern analysis, though, cannot be overstated.
Pakistani Nationalism: Of Dreams and Delusions
Decades after the Lahore Resolution, the nation celebrates \”Pakistan Day\” with much fanfare and a kind of nationalism that is made up of a conglomerate of various delusions and desires.
India: The South Asian Giant
Given its ambitions for a more assertive role in the global order, it is imperative to mention India\’s contested, historically monopolistic dominance of South Asia. This also alludes to the support it offers to proxies in the region.
