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Syed Munir Khasru
The writer is chairman of the international think tank IPAG India, New Delhi with a presence in Dhaka, Melbourne, Dubai, and Vienna.
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West Bengal elections, politics and diplomacy: Why India’s foreign policy needs a federal frontSubscriber Only
April 20,2026 17:08:50 PM
If state governments are shaping foreign policy outcomes, they must also develop the capacity to engage with them
Mon, Apr 20, 2026
The cost of West Asia’s war: A looming energy and remittances crisis for South AsiaSubscriber Only
March 10,2026 10:27:22 AM
Reducing dependence on imported energy, strengthening reserves, and diversifying supply chains will be critical to building greater resilience against future geopolitical shocks
Tue, Mar 10, 2026
Here’s what’s at stake for India, China and the US in the Bangladesh electionsSubscriber Only
February 10,2026 12:22:39 PM
The US has been urging Bangladesh to scale back its reliance on China, placing the Bay of Bengal at the centre of this strategic push
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
South Asia’s political crisis is now affecting cricket and culture. That’s a loss that must be repairedSubscriber Only
January 24,2026 14:23:34 PM
Sport and culture, which for decades served as bridges when borders closed and dialogue failed, are now systematically weaponised as extensions of state policy
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
What do Bangladeshis expect from India? Ahead of elections, both sides must changeSubscriber Only
December 19,2025 13:46:25 PM
For India, the way forward is avoiding either endorsement or disapproval, engaging across the political spectrum, and clearly signalling readiness to work with whichever government emerges from a credible vote
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
COP 30 ends: Amazon to Andaman, climate diplomacy is having a paradigm shiftSubscriber Only
December 01,2025 11:47:43 AM
The paradigm has shifted from North-led prescription to South-driven innovation, from aid dependency to collaborative autonomy, from pledges to delivery
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
The difference between Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Hasina: One said sorry and rose from the ashesSubscriber Only
October 29,2025 15:14:19 PM
History teaches that those who know when to bow may rise again, and those who refuse are swept away by the very people who elected them in the first place. Indira Gandhi’s eventual redemption stemmed not from her power but from her humility
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
South Asia has a water problem. It cannot avoid it anymoreSubscriber Only
August 22,2025 13:20:29 PM
Accelerated glacial melt has created hundreds of unstable glacial lakes across the region, and South Asia’s monsoon system, once a reliable seasonal rhythm, has transformed into an unpredictable force of destruction
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
What the India-Pakistan conflict costs South AsiaSubscriber Only
May 20,2025 15:58:01 PM
Besides India and Pakistan, smaller neighbours also risk facing serious fallout due to their dependence on regional stability. In Bangladesh, disrupted supply chains and waning investor confidence threaten the export-led economy
Tue, May 20, 2025
How not to miss the BIMSTEC opportunity, againSubscriber Only
April 05,2025 13:17:36 PM
The success of the Bangkok Vision 2030 will ultimately depend not on the ambition of its goals but on the commitment of member states to translate vision into reality
Sat, Apr 05, 2025
Bangladesh is drawing closer to Pakistan and China. What should India do?Subscriber Only
March 31,2025 16:08:59 PM
With the upcoming BIMSTEC summit in early April 2025, both nations stand at a crucial juncture. Although a bilateral meeting between Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems unlikely, it is precisely in such moments that bold diplomatic gestures matter most.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Why Bangladesh is not PakistanSubscriber Only
December 02,2024 14:53:05 PM
Stray incidents notwithstanding, its history, constitution and people are a shield against radicalism and extremism
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
COP29 and India: Education in the shadow of the climate crisisSubscriber Only
November 13,2024 13:45:21 PM
Protecting education and healthcare systems is not a choice but a necessity to ensure national stability and well-being. The stakes are high in building a resilient society where health, education, and security stand as pillars of progress amidst a shifting climate
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Why Sheikh Hasina had to flee Bangladesh — and the lesson from her ousterSubscriber Only
August 05,2024 20:10:18 PM
Her resignation shows why economic progress cannot overcome repression of democracy, civil liberties
Tue, Aug 06, 2024
Why Bangladesh’s India-China balancing act is becoming increasingly difficultSubscriber Only
July 12,2024 14:29:30 PM
Bangladesh's dilemma underscores the challenges faced by smaller nations in regions dominated by competing powers
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
How the third innings of Modi-Hasina partnership can benefit India and BangladeshSubscriber Only
June 23,2024 20:22:09 PM
The ties will not only shape Indo-Bangla bilateral relations, but also have the potential to positively impact the broader South Asian region by setting new standards for regional cooperation and collaboration
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
From Bangladesh to Pakistan, how Modi 3.0 is being received by India’s neighboursSubscriber Only
June 11,2024 18:30:38 PM
While opportunities for collaboration exist, India's neighbours may face challenges engaging with the new government over historical grievances
Mon, Jun 17, 2024
Elections in Bangladesh: Why both India and China are backing Sheikh HasinaSubscriber Only
January 05,2024 19:16:53 PM
Bangladesh prioritizes mutually beneficial relationships aligning with national interests over zero-sum strategic affairs. Hasina's handling of multiple partnerships has been adept, and her strategic autonomy doctrine offers a good model for neighbours of large countries to follow.
Sun, Jan 07, 2024
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