The Spectre of a Counter-Revolution: Assessing the Risk of a Pro-Indian Military Coup in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 7 minutesAny attempt at a coup in the current political climate of Bangladesh would almost certainly plunge the nation into a prolonged period of turmoil, civil unrest, and potential state paralysis. Unlike previous eras where military takeovers might have been greeted with indifference or even quiet acquiescence, today’s Bangladesh is markedly Continue Reading
Prospects and Perils of Indian Military Adventure via the Siliguri Corridor
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent remarks by Indian Army Major (Retired) Gaurav Arya regarding the hypothetical “expansion of the Chicken’s Neck” – a colloquial term for the Siliguri Corridor – have sparked significant debate among regional defence observers. Retired officers of the Bangladesh Army, including former Majors, have expressed concern that such statements 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
The Rohingya Safe Zone: A Technical Analysis of Bangladesh’s Strategic Opportunity to Establish Depth and Encircle Northeast India
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe establishment of a Rohingya Safe Zone in Myanmar’s Rakhine State represents a critical geopolitical juncture for Bangladesh. Beyond its immediate humanitarian objectives, the initiative offers Dhaka a unique strategic opportunity to create depth in its eastern frontier and effectively encircle India’s north-eastern states by gaining influence over multiple access Continue Reading
Countering Indian Hegemony through a Rohingya Safe Zone
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bay of Bengal is undergoing a pivotal geopolitical transformation. India’s attempt to assert regional hegemony through initiatives such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is increasingly being challenged by civil unrest in Myanmar and the evolving strategic interests of regional and global powers. This essay critically examines India’s Continue Reading