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Prospects for India-Bangladesh Relations in Modi and Hasina’s New Terms
In June, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh visited India twice within twelve days – the first time to attend Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony and second, to take stock of the bilateral relationship. This symbolizes the high…
چین جنوبی ایشیا میں: خطے میں ترقی پر چین کا نقطہ نگاہ
تاریخی لحاظ سے دیکھا جائے تو جنوبی ایشیائی ریاستوں کو بامعنی علاقائی تعاون قائم کرنے میں دشواریوں کا سامنا رہا ہے۔ ۱۹۸۵ میں، جنوبی ایشیائی سرابراہان مملکت نے جنوبی ایشیائی تنظیم برائے علاقائی تعاون (سارک) تخلیق کی تھی، جو…
China’s Energy (In)Security amidst India’s Geostrategic Advantage in the Indian Ocean Region
China is a net importer of oil and gas and is heavily dependent on overseas energy supplies for its sustained economic expansion and development. According to some predictions, the demand for oil and gas will continue to rise, accounting for…
China in South Asia: China’s Development Approach in the Region
South Asian states have historically struggled to coordinate meaningful regional cooperation. In 1985, South Asian heads of state created the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which has since failed to accelerate regional cooperation without summit meetings held since…
The Role of West Bengal and Assam in Indian Foreign Policy
Under the Indian constitution, India’s foreign affairs and diplomacy fall wholly within the central government’s power. From New Delhi, polices are drafted and laws are enacted to define the country’s interaction with the outside world. However, in recent years, sub-national…
Bangladesh in 2022: A Year of Reckoning
The global geopolitical emphasis on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Indo-Pacific has led to a renewed interest in regional countries. Bangladesh is no exception, particularly after the 2013 and 2014 UN verdicts granted the state unfettered access to…