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
Strategic Paralysis and Hypocrisy: India’s Inward Collapse and the Perils of Escalation with Pakistan
Reading Time: 4 minutesIndia’s response to the 26 April incident has once again exposed the limits of its strategic manoeuvrability. Despite inflammatory rhetoric from New Delhi, no credible, independently verifiable evidence has been furnished to prove Pakistani involvement. This lack of transparency has led many observers to question the timing and intent behind Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Deploy Troops to Qatar as Army Chief Visits Doha
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is set to deploy 725 troops to Qatar in a move that underscores growing defence ties between the two nations. The deployment comes as part of a formal bilateral arrangement aimed at supporting Qatar’s internal security and expanding strategic cooperation. Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, Continue Reading