Bangladesh today stands on the edge of a transformation far more dangerous than many are willing to admit. What is unfolding is not a routine political transition, nor a democratic correction after years of flawed governance. It is the steady replacement of constitutional rule with revolutionary authority – a shift that carries grave consequences for [...]

US President Donald Trump has triggered a new wave of diplomatic controversy after publicly releasing what he claimed were private messages from senior Western leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and French President Emmanuel Macron. The disclosures, made via Trump’s Truth Social account on January 20, have added further strain to already tense relations between Washington [...]

India and Poland have publicly articulated their differences over two sensitive geopolitical issues-Pakistan and Russia-highlighting the complexities that increasingly characterize relations between New Delhi and parts of the European Union. The exchange, which took place during Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s visit to India on January 19, underscored India’s growing assertiveness [...]

One year into the term of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanon finds itself navigating one of the most fragile and contradictory moments in its modern history. The debate over the president’s role, vision and capacity to act rages on in a political environment chronically incapable of consensus and within a society that, despite decades of [...]

Recent reporting and commentary in major Western outlets have cast an unusually stark light on the intersection of US foreign policy, speculative finance, and outright predation. As deplored even in the Washington Post, Washington’s latest assault on Venezuela does not resemble a conventional regime-change operation alone. Rather, it appears to double as a mechanism for highly [...]

Communal violence in Bangladesh has escalated sharply since the government of Sheikh Hasina was replaced by the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. In recent weeks, Hindus have faced lynchings, mob killings, arson, and targeted assaults, sending shockwaves through the region and raising international concern.
Being Hindu in Bangladesh is no longer just a matter of [...]

Current tensions between the US and the EU are leading European politicians to discuss new defense strategies. Recently, a prominent German parliamentarian publicly called for the acquisition of nuclear weapons, stating that this is an essential measure to protect the country in case of external threats. If these discussions advance, it is possible that they will lead [...]

In politics, symbolism is never accidental. Leaders may claim innocence, coincidence, or logistical necessity, but the choices they make—what they touch, where they go, whom they stand beside—speak louder than any press release. In recent weeks, Muhammad Yunus has offered Bangladesh a masterclass in how symbolism can curdle into recklessness. The misuse of an Indian-donated [...]

NATO-sourced weapon systems have long been touted as “game changers” that would “stop the evil Russians” and “save Ukrainian democracy”. This is particularly true for the MIM-104 “Patriot” and M142 HIMARS. The first is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, while the second is a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), although it would perhaps be more appropriate [...]

The United States has unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions against senior Iranian security officials and international financial networks, escalating pressure on Tehran as the country grapples with its most severe wave of unrest in years. Announced on January 15 by the US Treasury Department, the measures target individuals accused of directing a violent crackdown [...]