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The Human Cost of Distant Wars: How the Middle East Conflict is Crushing Bangladesh’s Economy

Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) While the geopolitical chessboard of the Middle East remains engulfed in violence, the shockwaves of the conflict are quietly devastating the economic backbone of nations thousands of miles away. Bangladesh, a South Asian country navigating…

Pakistan Between Iran and the Gulf: Navigating Escalation in a Fragile Regional Order

by Staikou Dimitra Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran have once again exposed the fragile geopolitical and sectarian fault lines running across the Middle East and South Asia. Beyond the immediate military dimension, these developments raise broader concerns about…

When Empires Gamble With Fire

The confrontation among Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered a dangerous phase where retreat appears increasingly difficult, and the road ahead seems shadowed by destruction. When wars begin with the language of absolute victory and existential threats, they…

The Iran-Israel Missile War: A Futile Cycle of Destruction

The deadly missile exchange between Iran and Israel—and to some extent, the U.S.— may have ended. Every party claims victory, and perhaps they should, for in truth, all are losers and all are winners. With no ground invasion, it’s easy…