Is Sudan Facing Another Partition?
Sudan’s crisis remains deeply troubling—marked by destruction, suffering, and an alarming lack of global attention. As the conflict drags on and the h...
Editorial
Internal Rifts Threaten the Promise of the July Uprising
The July Uprising was a beacon of hope for the people of Bangladesh, promising a transformation towards a more democratic and people-centric state. Ho...
Sea of Discord: The Geopolitical Showdown in the Eastern Mediterranean
In the eastern Mediterranean, countries are competing for access to recently discovered gas fields. Legal disputes over these fields are merging with...
Rail Transit and the Question of Security
The recent visit of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Delhi has marked significant progress on a critical issue that poses a threat to the n...
War as a Ladder: Power Dynamics in the Post-World War II Era
In the epic Game of Thrones series, the quote "Chaos is not merely a pit that may swallow us whole; chaos is a ladder" resonates deeply. It suggests t...
The Interim Government's Unfulfilled Promise
Nearly a year since assuming power in August, the interim government has failed to deliver on its core mandate—ensuring the safety, security, and demo...
Asia's Geopolitical Frontline and Bangladesh's Strategic Position
The global political spotlight is gradually shifting from the long-standing Euro-American axis to the vibrant yet volatile region of Asia. As power dy...
Exploring the Negative Impact of Transgender Stigma on Well-Being and Socioeconomic Prosperity
Transgender serves as an encompassing term for individuals whose gender expression and identity deviate from the sex assigned to them at birth. Birth-...
The Rise of China and the Shifting Global Power Dynamics
The recent ascent of China has been truly remarkable, propelling the nation from a struggling agrarian society to a global economic powerhouse. This r...
The Rise of Hindu Nationalism in India
The rise of Hindu nationalism is a recent phenomenon in the neighboring country of India. It has resulted in some controversial laws, court verdicts,...
Misinformation and Manipulation: How Elon Musk is Disrupting European Politics
In an era where the digital realm increasingly intersects with politics, the consequences of such interactions are far-reaching. One such moment of po...
2025: A year of crucial ballots and unfolding political dramas
The world will witness several critical elections in 2025, though not as numerically robust as the whirlwind electoral season of 2024. Countries home...
China Pakistan Economic Corridor 2.0 and Changing Geo-strategic and Geo-Economic Scenarios in South Asia
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has developed many critical infrastructure projects in Pakistan. It has created a smooth transport system...
Beyond Headlines: Hunger Escalates in War-Torn Sudan
Sudan faces an alarming risk of famine. A recent United Nations report highlights a severe and rapid decline in food security over the past six months...
Bangladesh Paradox: Corruption Rampant all over the Country
In the mid-1980s, Rajiv Gandhi occupied a seat in the Indian parliament. His ascension to the position of Prime Minister followed the tragic assassina...
Red Revolution: A New Dawn Rises on Bangladesh
On a fateful afternoon on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh experienced a seismic shift. Sheikh Hasina's government, which had held power for over 15 years,...
Gaza’s Ceasefire: A Fragile Pause on the Road to Rebirth
The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza a couple of weeks ago, following over a year of unrelenting conflict, arrived not as a symbol of jubilant triu...
Building a New Bangladesh: The Power of Civil Society Alliance
IntroductionJohn Dalberg-Acton (1907) famously stated, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” However, power can also serve...