A War of Survival: Iran, Israel, and the Politics of Escalation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs missiles thundered across the skies of the Middle East last week, a familiar refrain returned to the region: confrontation between Iran and Israel, this time more direct and more dangerous than ever. Yet, while the strikes and counter-strikes dominated headlines from Tel Aviv to Tehran, the real battle may Continue Reading
Israel Strikes Iran: A Calculated Gamble with Global Consequences
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a bold and calculated manoeuvre, Israel has launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear-linked infrastructure, igniting fears of a wider regional conflict that could reverberate far beyond the Middle East. Carried out under the direct leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this pre-emptive operation marks a significant departure Continue Reading
Keir Starmer’s Cold Shoulder to Bangladesh’s Reformist Leader Risks Betraying Democratic Hopes
Reading Time: 3 minutesImagine billions of pounds stolen from one of the world’s poorest nations quietly parked in London’s luxury properties, while the people back home struggle for clean water and education. This stark reality frames the recent diplomatic snub by UK Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Bangladesh’s reformist leader Continue Reading
Interview: The Future of Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Ties
Reading Time: 3 minutesProfiles Ayesha Farid — Defence and strategic affairs analyst at bdmilitary.com, specialising in South Asian regional security, maritime strategy, and defence industry trends. Amir Erez — Senior consultant on Asia–Middle East defence affairs and former Israeli military liaison officer. Expert in defence technology acquisition, regional military cooperation, and supply chain Continue Reading
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