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South Asian Geopolitics

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…

BNP Returns to Power After Two Decades: Tarique Rahman to be the New Prime Minister

In a historic political shift in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is returning to state power after a long 20-year hiatus. Following a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on Thursday (February 12), the party is…

Bangladesh Elections: A Surge of Violence, Religious Cards and Waves of Promises

After more than a decade, the electoral landscape in Bangladesh has become vibrant as the nation prepares for a highly competitive election. Against the backdrop of a transformed political reality following the 2024 mass uprising, the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary…

Tensions Escalate Over Military Presence at the Border: Crisis Deepens Around ‘Chicken’s Neck’

The India-Bangladesh border has emerged as the most volatile geopolitical flashpoint in South Asia. Unprecedented activity by the Indian Army in the Siliguri Corridor- popularly known as the ‘Chicken’s Neck’- and Dhaka’s subsequent diplomatic maneuvers signal a complex turning point…