Emerging Airpower Dynamics in the India-Bangladesh Border Zone
Reading Time: 3 minutesIndia’s overt efforts to develop military facilities in close proximity to the Bangladesh border are unlikely to be interpreted by Dhaka as a benign or friendly gesture. On the contrary, such actions risk being perceived as escalatory, especially in the context of already heightened regional sensitivities. The restoration of India’s Continue Reading
Strategic Implications for Bangladesh Amid U.S. Warnings on China’s Military Posture
Reading Time: 4 minutesAt the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning against any Chinese attempt to “conquer” Taiwan, declaring such actions would result in “devastating consequences” for the Indo-Pacific and the world. Emphasizing Asia as the Trump administration’s priority, Hegseth sought to reassure U.S. allies Continue Reading
Bangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative to Counter Regional Pressure and Assert Strategic Autonomy. Bangladesh faces a complex strategic environment shaped by its geography and the conduct of neighbouring powers. It shares borders with both India and Myanmar. Relations with each remain delicate, influenced by unresolved disputes, cross-border security Continue Reading
Bangladesh Plans Border-Based Aid Mission to Support Rohingya in Arakan
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is in the advanced stages of planning a complex humanitarian operation aimed at delivering vital aid to Rohingya communities trapped in the conflict-affected northern Arakan (Rakhine State, Myanmar). The mission, still firmly in its planning and coordination phase, underscores Dhaka’s commitment to managing the protracted Rohingya crisis while maintaining Continue Reading
Strategic Analysis: Rebutting US Claims of Potential PLA Basing in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn its 2024 Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the United States Department of Defense (DoD) included Bangladesh among a list of nations the PRC has “probably considered” for hosting People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military logistics facilities. The report stated: Continue Reading