Why a “Muslim NATO” Will Never Work
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe concept of a “Muslim NATO”, a faith‑based military alliance uniting Muslim‑majority states—resurfaces occasionally among religiously inclined commentators. Yet, as defence analyst Amir Erez of BDMilitary.com notes, this idea lacks serious political backing and fails to account for geopolitical realities: “There has never been a unified Islamic military force in Continue Reading
India’s Assam CM Threatens Unilateral ‘Push-In’ of Alleged Foreigners into Bangladesh: Alarming Implications for Dhaka
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a move that has sparked serious concern in diplomatic and security circles in Dhaka, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 9 June that anyone identified as a “foreigner” in the Indian state of Assam will be forcibly pushed into Bangladesh without any legal or judicial process. The Continue Reading
Bangladesh Issues Travel Warning On India
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has imposed stringent health screening measures at its western land ports and issued a formal advisory against non-essential travel to India, as authorities scramble to prevent the spread of a new and highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, which is surging in neighbouring regions. The decision, announced by the Ministry Continue Reading
India’s Fractured Image
Reading Time: 3 minutesIndia may be emerging as a major economic and geopolitical actor, but the narrative of a rising superpower is facing increasing resistance from its neighbours and foreign publics alike. While Delhi’s officials project ambition and confidence abroad, a growing number of countries, observers, and citizens view the Indian state and Continue Reading
Strategic Dual-Roles of Indian Missions in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesIndia and Bangladesh share a complex and multifaceted relationship rooted in history, geography, and strategic cooperation. Over the years, India has maintained a significant diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, including its High Commission in Dhaka and Deputy High Commissions in Chattogram, Khulna, and Rajshahi. These missions conduct a wide range of Continue Reading