India’s Fractured Image
Reading Time: 3 minutesIndia may be emerging as a major economic and geopolitical actor, but the narrative of a rising superpower is facing increasing resistance from its neighbours and foreign publics alike. While Delhi’s officials project ambition and confidence abroad, a growing number of countries, observers, and citizens view the Indian state and Continue Reading
Safe Cities in Bangladesh: A Technical Feasibility Study on Urban Surveillance for Crime and Terrorism Prevention
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs Bangladesh faces rapid urbanisation and growing internal security challenges, the notion of a national Safe Cities programme has emerged as a topic of serious interest. While no such programme has been launched to date, this technical feasibility study explores the potential for implementing a Safe City framework in the Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Defence Economic Zone: A Strategic Pivot Toward Military Industrialisation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is moving ahead with plans to establish a Defence Economic Zone (DEZ), an ambitious initiative designed to develop a sovereign defence industrial base and enhance the country’s capacity to manufacture critical military hardware. This initiative aligns directly with Forces Goal 2030, the country’s long-term military modernisation roadmap, and represents Continue Reading