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
Dhaka Asserts Itself: Bangladesh Prepares for Safe Zone in Myanmar
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn what could mark the most significant military-diplomatic initiative in its modern history, Bangladesh is preparing to declare a Military Operations Zone (MOZ) along its south-eastern frontier, signalling the first step towards a cross-border safe zone in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for the return of Rohingya refugees. Led by National Security Continue Reading
Protected: Securing the Bangladesh-Myanmar Border: A Military Operations Zone for National Security and Humanitarian Stability
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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 Estimate: Future Threat Potential of the Arakan Army to Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutes1. Executive Summary The Arakan Army (AA) currently poses no significant military threat to Bangladesh. Its structural limitations, political objectives, and external dependencies mitigate any future hostile posture. However, political frictions could emerge related to refugee repatriation and cross-border governance issues. Bangladesh must maintain strong military readiness, initiate structured engagement Continue Reading