South Korea’s Nuclear Calculus: Implications for Regional Stability and Lessons for Bangladesh
Reading Time: 8 minutesSouth Korea is increasingly reconsidering its long-standing non-nuclear stance due to the growing unreliability of U.S. extended deterrence, North Korea’s evolving nuclear threat, and shifting regional dynamics. This brief outlines the motivations behind Seoul’s strategic calculations, assesses the feasibility of an indigenous nuclear programme, explores the regional and global repercussions Continue Reading
Myanmar’s JF-17 Fighter Jets Grounded Amid Conflict and Maintenance Woes
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Myanmar Air Force (MAF) has grounded its fleet of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, raising questions about the viability of the Sino-Pakistani aircraft and casting a spotlight on the operational stresses faced by the military amidst the country’s ongoing civil conflict. Originally introduced into Myanmar’s inventory in 2018, the JF-17 Continue Reading
India–Türkiye Rift Risks Regional Realignment and Strategic Isolation
Reading Time: 4 minutesMounting tensions between India and Türkiye are ushering in what analysts are calling a strategic recalibration in South Asia. Türkiye’s deepening military ties with Pakistan and Bangladesh now threaten to erode India’s influence and further complicate its already fragile regional security environment. While Türkiye remains a NATO member, India’s confrontational Continue Reading
Foreign Investments in Bangladesh’s Sea Ports: Risk Assessment Analysis
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh’s economic trajectory over the past two decades has been defined by rapid industrialisation, export-oriented growth, and a rising volume of international trade. As a geographically strategic nation at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, Bangladesh’s maritime infrastructure is critical to sustaining its development momentum. The Chattogram, Mongla, and Continue Reading
Dhaka Asserts Itself: Bangladesh Prepares for Safe Zone in Myanmar
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn what could mark the most significant military-diplomatic initiative in its modern history, Bangladesh is preparing to declare a Military Operations Zone (MOZ) along its south-eastern frontier, signalling the first step towards a cross-border safe zone in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for the return of Rohingya refugees. Led by National Security Continue Reading