Israeli Defence Firms Secretly Signed Major Arms Deals with Qatar — What It Means for Countries Like Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesA recent exposé by Maariv has revealed that Israel’s leading defence firms including Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed contracts with Qatar worth hundreds of millions of dollars. These deals, approved by Israel’s Ministry of Defence, the International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), and Prime Continue Reading
Reimagining Bangladesh–U.S. Relations: A Strategic Imperative in the Trump Era
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor many in Bangladesh, the United States has long been viewed with suspicion. Years of propaganda, conspiracy theories, and geopolitical misunderstandings have created an image of America as a power that undermines sovereignty, supports autocratic regimes, and pursues its own interests at the expense of smaller nations. Among these misconceptions, Continue Reading
Why Bangladesh Must Now Sign ACSA and GSOMIA with the United States
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is rapidly approaching a critical inflection point in its military and strategic evolution. To modernise the armed forces, safeguard national sovereignty, and establish a credible presence in the Indo-Pacific, Dhaka must act decisively and sign the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and the General Security of Military Information Agreement 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