Chris BlackburnMuhammad Yunus: A new dawn in Bangladesh, but many fear the nightMuhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and visionary founder of Grameen Bank, has recently been appointed as the leader of...
Rishi SuriProfessor Muhammad Yunus and the future of BangladeshThe political landscape of Bangladesh has long been dominated by the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, the country's longest-serving Prime...
Rishi SuriIndia-Bangladesh relations: A partnership beyond political changesIndia and Bangladesh share a unique and complex relationship shaped by geography, history, and shared cultural ties. As neighbors in...
Rishi SuriChinese duality in Tajikistan raises concernsChina's increasing influence in Central Asia, particularly in Tajikistan, has become a topic of significant concern. The Telegraph...
Snober LaharwalSectarian shadows: Shia marginalisation in PakistanOn July 27, 2024, the Upper Kurram district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was engulfed in violent clashes between two tribes,...
Chris BlackburnConfronting misinformation and accountability: The 2024 Bangladesh student uprising and its consequencesTwenty years ago, I penned my first article on Bangladesh, focusing on student violence incited by the Jamaat-e-Islami student wing. They...
Chris BlackburnNavigating strategic partnerships: India's choice between the Quad and RICIndia stands at a critical juncture in its foreign policy, where it must decide whether to deepen its involvement in the Quadrilateral...
Chris BlackburnIs British Labour Playing with Punjabi Fires with Khalistan?The Labour Party in the UK finds itself at the centre of a growing controversy involving Pro-Khalistan Extremism (PKE). This extremist...
Aayushi Sharma Is Iran close to building a nuclear bomb? According to the latest assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Iran is edging closer to building nuclear weapons. As...
Rishi SuriModi’s Middle East MantraSince taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a proactive foreign policy, with a significant focus on enhancing
Rishi SuriNew horizons in India-Saudi Arabia relationsIndia and Saudi Arabia have shared a complex relationship over the decades, marked by economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and...
Prabhat Prakash ShuklaThe Emperor’s New MinistersPresident Xi Jinping continues to face trouble with the military establishment. Who is the new PRC Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun,...
Karissa GuptaChina's great leap forwardThe Great Leap Forward was an attempt by the chairman of the CCP, Mao Zedong, to maintain his ideological and political dominance in the...
Rishi SuriTaiwan might face an uptick in propaganda against itWilliam Lai from Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the victor of Taiwan’s presidential elections held in January 2024, is all set to be...
Prahlad P ShuklaResearch Paper: Once more the Irish questionThe issue of the future of Northern Ireland is important because the UK is included in the UN Charter as a permanent member of the UN...
Rishi SuriHong Kong’s regressive security law and ChinaHong Klaw not only undermines the "one country, two systems" framework but also signals a troubling trend in the erosion of civil liberties.
Chris BlackburnPakistan intelligence leaks to The Guardian are made to embarrass the UAENestled at the heart of Europe, Vienna stands as a timeless nexus of intrigue and clandestine operations. Steeped in a rich tapestry of...
Chris BlackburnRemembering genocide and persecution: Why does Pakistan tremble in March?March holds significant remembrance days for two regions deeply entwined with Pakistan's narrative: Bangladesh and Balochistan.
Rishi SuriChina’s neocolonialism in AfricaChina's engagement with Africa, often characterised through its economic diplomacy, has sparked considerable debate and analysis among...
Aiman MasoodiIndia’s role in rebuilding Syria: A beacon of hope post-warThe conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their...
