The Bay of Bengal is becoming a key arena of great-power competition involving India, China and Russia. For smaller nations,...
Anwar A. Khan
The Bay of Bengal: A new geopolitical battleground
BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi
BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi could reshape global economic cooperation, while creating new strategic opportunities and challenges for Bangladesh.
Anwar A. Khan
Balen’s Diplomatic U-Turn: Is Nepal’s reluctant Prime Minister growing into the realities of statecraft?
Nepal PM Balen Shah’s diplomatic U-turn signals a shift from rigid protocol to pragmatic engagement. His outreach to India and...
Akhilesh Tripathi
Geopolitics of Nathu-La: A strategic gateway to South Asia
Nathu-La’s reopening has boosted India-Tibet trade, but the Eastern Himalaya remains strategically tense. Dromo, Chumbi Valley and Bhutan continue to...
Dr. Tsewang Dorji Jeshong
Reopening Shipki-La: A gateway to Tibet
Discover how the reopening of Shipki-La revives a historic India–Tibet trade route while reshaping border tourism, geopolitics, and Himalayan connectivity....
Tsewang Dorji Jeshong & Kalsang Dolma
Bangladesh at the crossroads of destiny
Bangladesh's future depends on strong institutions, transparent governance, and democratic processes free from external influence.
Anwar A. Khan
Sergio Gor’s Dhaka mission: Bangladesh’s geopolitical moment
Sergio Gor's Dhaka visit highlights Bangladesh's geopolitical importance as Dhaka balances ties with the US, China, and India amid shifting...
Anwar A. Khan
From Gen Z revolution to geopolitical reality: Prime Minister Balen Shah’s first foreign policy test -Part II
The Dalai Lama birthday row has become the first major foreign policy test for Nepal's Balen Shah government, highlighting the...
Sandesh Lamsal
Balancing development and conservation- A tricky tightrope
India's Siang dam aims to counter China's Medog project while balancing strategic, environmental, and local community concerns
Sailaja Ray Baruah
From Gen Z revolution to geopolitical reality: Prime Minister Balen Shah’s first foreign policy test- Part I
The Dalai Lama's birthday celebration has become a diplomatic test for Nepal's new government, exposing the challenges of balancing domestic...
Sandesh Lamsal
The Bay where the world meets – Part I
Bangladesh at the centre of the Indo-Pacific power game
Bangladesh is becoming a strategic hub in the Bay of Bengal as China, India and the US compete for influence....
Kongkon Karmaker
A historic pledge, a Nation’s hope: Will Sheikh Hasina become Bangladesh’s General MacArthur?
Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to Bangladesh before the end of 2026, reigniting debate over her political comeback and...
Anwar A. Khan