Strategic Ripples: Bangladesh’s Calculated Response to the India–Pakistan Conflict of 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe sudden eruption of hostilities between India and Pakistan in early May 2025 has once again raised alarms over regional stability in South Asia. While the immediate military exchanges occurred west of the subcontinent, the shockwaves of the conflict were felt across neighbouring borders, most notably in Bangladesh. As a Continue Reading
Why Many Bangladeshis Support Pakistan Against Indian Aggression: The Case of Operation Sindoor
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe recent escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, marked by India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, has revived complex geopolitical conversations across South Asia. While official Bangladeshi foreign policy remains neutral, many in Bangladesh have expressed sympathy for Pakistan’s position in the conflict. This support is not rooted in historical Continue Reading
Bangladesh Foreign Policy Vision 2030: A National Interest-Based Approach
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh approaches the centenary of its independence, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its diplomatic evolution. No longer a peripheral actor in South Asia, Bangladesh must now define its role in an increasingly multipolar, competitive, and technologically fluid global landscape. Its demographic dividend, rapid economic growth, strategic Continue Reading
Can Japan Succeed in Selling Military Equipment to Bangladesh?
Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan’s shift from its post-war pacifist stance has opened avenues for defence exports, aligning with its Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Bangladesh, strategically located in the Bay of Bengal, presents a potential partner in this endeavour. However, success hinges on navigating complex geopolitical, industrial, and operational landscapes.(AP News) Strategic Continue Reading
Establishing a Humanitarian Corridor in Rakhine: Strategic Imperative, Military Necessity, and Economic Opportunity for Bangladesh
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis strategic policy study asserts that the establishment of a sustainable humanitarian corridor within Myanmar’s Rakhine State is an imperative that Bangladesh can no longer delay or address solely through diplomatic engagement. Given the collapse of effective governance in the region, the failure of both Myanmar’s central authorities and the Continue Reading