Operational Integrity Under Strain: External Pressures and Internal Fractures in the Bangladesh Armed Forces
Reading Time: 5 minutesOver the past two decades, the operational independence and institutional integrity of the Bangladesh Armed Forces have been tested by both internal and external pressures. While Bangladesh continues to modernise its military capabilities, particularly since the launch of Forces Goal 2030, a persistent and underreported dimension of its defence policy Continue Reading
Strategic Misdiagnosis and Manufactured Anxiety: Rebuttal to India’s “Chicken’s Neck” Narrative
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent statements by Indian political leaders, amplified through media channels such as India Today, alleging that Bangladesh poses a threat to India’s vulnerable Siliguri Corridor—popularly dubbed the “Chicken’s Neck”—reflect a dangerous blend of geopolitical paranoia and strategic misdirection. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s provocative remarks, in particular, assert that Continue Reading
Humanitarian Corridor for Repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: The Simplified Facts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Rohingya crisis, arising from systemic persecution and violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, has evolved into one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies in South Asia. Since August 2017, an estimated 700,000 Rohingya have fled mass atrocities perpetrated by Myanmar’s military, seeking refuge primarily in Continue Reading
South Korea’s Nuclear Calculus: Implications for Regional Stability and Lessons for Bangladesh
Reading Time: 8 minutesSouth Korea is increasingly reconsidering its long-standing non-nuclear stance due to the growing unreliability of U.S. extended deterrence, North Korea’s evolving nuclear threat, and shifting regional dynamics. This brief outlines the motivations behind Seoul’s strategic calculations, assesses the feasibility of an indigenous nuclear programme, explores the regional and global repercussions Continue Reading
Leveraging National Highways for Enhanced Operational Flexibility: A Strategic Imperative for the Bangladesh Air Force
Reading Time: 9 minutesAbstract The increasing complexity of modern security environments necessitates flexible and resilient military operational capabilities. For the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), the nation’s network of national highways offers significant opportunities to bolster strategic mobility, enhance force dispersal, and expedite rapid deployments. This paper explores the potential for BAF to seamlessly Continue Reading