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SAV Explainer: Sino-Japanese Strategic Competition in Bangladesh
On April 26, 2023, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida signed a joint statement on a ‘strategic partnership’ in Tokyo, elevating Japanese-Bangladeshi ties to a new level. Less than two weeks later, Chinese Ambassador to…
Growing U.S.-Bangladesh Security Cooperation: The 9th Security Dialogue
Bangladesh and the United States convened their 9th Bilateral Security Dialogue on September 5, 2023, in Dhaka, signifying an important moment in the progressive consolidation of bilateral security cooperation. The month before, senior officers from the U.S. and Bangladesh militaries…
Rise of Radical Nationalism in Bangladesh
On September 2, 2023, The New York Times reported that Bangladesh’s democracy is silently deteriorating. With a crucial general election in 2024, many opposition leaders are ensnared in numerous legal disputes, potentially incapacitating their parties and affecting democratic institutions in…
Bangladesh’s Elections Show Limitations for India-U.S. Cooperation in South Asia
With increasingly assertive behavior by China in the Indian Ocean Region, India and the United States are finding ways to coordinate, consult, and cooperate in South Asia. Both countries share a strategic interest in pushing back against China, and share…
جنوبی ایشیا میں نقل مکانی بوجہ تغیرِ آب و ہوا اور ہندوستان کے فعال ہونے کی ناگزیری
جنوبی ایشیا میں شدید موسمی واقعات کابڑھتا ہوا تعدّد، آب و ہوا کے تغیرات کے سامنے خطے کی کمزوری کو اجاگر کرتا ہے، جو بڑے پیمانے پر علاقائی نقل مکانی پرنمایاں طور پر اثر انداز ہوتاہے۔ پاکستان میں آنے والے…
Why Bangladesh’s Upcoming General Elections Matter for South Asian Politics
Situated in the heart of the Bay of Bengal, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has steadily proven itself to be a standout economic player in South Asia despite its increased domestic authoritarianism. According to the World Bank, Bangladesh has achieved…