Forging Strategic Depth: The Case for a Mutual Defence Pact Between Bangladesh, Türkiye, China, and Pakistan
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs global power dynamics increasingly shift towards multipolarity, Bangladesh—poised at a pivotal juncture in South Asia—must reassess its security architecture in the face of mounting strategic uncertainty. Recent hostility from India, coupled with regional instability across its eastern and western frontiers, has compelled Dhaka to consider more robust forms of Continue Reading
Strategic Autonomy and Pragmatic Engagement: Rethinking Bangladesh–Pakistan Relations
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe trajectory of Bangladesh’s foreign policy since independence in 1971 has been defined by pragmatism, restraint, and a persistent drive to protect its sovereignty. Anchored in the constitutional principle of “friendship to all, malice toward none,” Dhaka’s foreign relations have sought to strike a careful balance between neighbourhood sensitivities and Continue Reading
The Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations: A Strategic Roadmap Based on National Interest and Security Cooperation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe relationship between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been fraught with historical tensions, primarily stemming from the traumatic events of the 1971 Liberation War. While these historical issues remain sensitive, both nations have evolved significantly over the years. Bangladesh is now one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia, while Pakistan Continue Reading
Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBDMilitary.com InterviewDate: April 2025Topic: Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?Interviewee: Senior Bangladesh Army Officer – Major General (Identity withheld on request) BDMilitary.com:There is a widespread belief among Indian media, politicians, and even many retired generals that India can simultaneously defeat both Bangladesh and Pakistan if a war ever breaks Continue Reading
Caught in the Crossfire: Bangladesh’s Strategic Dilemma in an India–Pakistan Conflict
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 22 April 2025 Pahalgam massacre, in which 26 civilian tourists were killed in a devastating militant assault, has pushed the subcontinent once again to the brink of confrontation. As India grapples with domestic outrage and contemplates retaliatory action against Pakistan, South Asia’s precarious equilibrium is under acute stress. Caught Continue Reading