Fouga CM.170 Magister Jet Trainer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fouga CM.170 Magister was developed as one of the world’s first dedicated jet trainers, purpose-built from the outset rather than adapted from a fighter platform. Designed in the early 1950s by Fouga Aviation in France, it entered service with the French Armée de l’Air in 1956 and subsequently saw Continue Reading
China Extends Strategic Info-War Support to Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant development with implications for both national security and regional perception management, the People’s Republic of China has formally extended an offer of strategic cooperation to Bangladesh in the arena of combating disinformation and hostile propaganda campaigns. This overture, quietly initiated through diplomatic channels in late May, signals 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
UN Clarifies Non-Involvement in Rakhine Corridor Proposal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United Nations has recently put to bed rumours of its involvement in any so-called “humanitarian corridor” running from Bangladesh into Myanmar’s war-torn Rakhine State. Speaking candidly at a DCAB Talk in Dhaka, Gwyn Lewis, the UN’s top representative in Bangladesh, made it crystal clear that the UN isn’t part Continue Reading
India’s Defence Sector in 2025: A Critical Analysis of Capabilities, Progress and Limitations
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2025, India’s defence sector presents a picture of ambitious aspirations juxtaposed with deeply embedded institutional limitations. The increased budgetary outlay, significant political emphasis on indigenous manufacturing, and geopolitical recalibration towards Western partners suggest a country determined to move away from dependency on foreign platforms. However, beneath this high-level narrative Continue Reading