Countering Indian Hegemony through a Rohingya Safe Zone
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bay of Bengal is undergoing a pivotal geopolitical transformation. India’s attempt to assert regional hegemony through initiatives such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is increasingly being challenged by civil unrest in Myanmar and the evolving strategic interests of regional and global powers. This essay critically examines India’s Continue Reading
India’s Heightened Security Posture Along the Bangladesh Border Post-Operation Sindoor: Strategic Miscalculation or Calculated Pressure?
Reading Time: 6 minutesSince the sudden and dramatic political transformation in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in early 2025, regional security dynamics have undergone significant recalibration. Operation Sindoor, a coordinated and secretive multi-agency operation allegedly conducted by Indian intelligence assets in late 2024 to monitor regime stability Continue Reading
Strategic Autonomy and Pragmatic Engagement: Rethinking Bangladesh–Pakistan Relations
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe trajectory of Bangladesh’s foreign policy since independence in 1971 has been defined by pragmatism, restraint, and a persistent drive to protect its sovereignty. Anchored in the constitutional principle of “friendship to all, malice toward none,” Dhaka’s foreign relations have sought to strike a careful balance between neighbourhood sensitivities and Continue Reading
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