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Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

By N. C. Bipindra As Bangladesh moves toward the general elections scheduled for February 2026, the country is experiencing its most far-reaching political realignment in decades. The collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched Awami League dominance following the 2024 mass uprising has dismantled the familiar two-party framework and given rise to a fragmented, competitive political arena. … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments →

Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh  

Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh: An Interview with Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina's Interview With Arun Anand In an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation with author and columnist Arun Anand, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina breaks her silence on the dramatic events that led to her departure from Dhaka, the violent derailment of the 2024 student protests, and what she describes as the systematic dismantling of democratic … Continue reading Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh   →

Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence

Sham kangaroo court rigs court judgment; Awami League out of democratic contest, puts big question mark on political stability in Dhaka. International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in 2024. This has led to a huge escalation … Continue reading Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence →

Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic

Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic

Arun Anand When a state alters the rules that govern it, the transformation can arrive with force—or with formality. Pakistan’s 27th Amendment represents the latter: a political restructuring that wields the authority of a coup but cloaks it in legality. Rather than suspending the constitution or dissolving parliament, it reshapes the constitution from within, erasing … Continue reading Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic →

Get Economic Governance Model right!

Get Economic Governance Model right!

Taking off from Bihar debate, centre has to balance welfare pitch with sustainable development, reverse migration & make prosperity inclusive K.A.Badarinath Two simultaneous developments have had happened. Both these, though unconnected, have a linkage of sorts. Our most vibrant state, Bihar has gone to polls and a new government will be in place few days … Continue reading Get Economic Governance Model right! →

India’s Nuclear Odyssey

From Dr Bhabha's Vision of indigenous nuclear research to the SMR Revolution. Dr G Sateesh Reddy India's nuclear program stands as a testament to the nation's quest for energy independence, scientific prowess, and strategic autonomy. Launched in the aftermath of independence, it has evolved from modest research endeavours to a multifaceted initiative encompassing power generation, … Continue reading India’s Nuclear Odyssey →

Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map

Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map

By N. C. Bipindra The October 2025 restoration of full diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan is far more than a symbolic gesture. It represents a profound shift in the geopolitics of South Asia. At its heart lies a slender, mountainous stretch of land that could redefine power balances in the region: the Wakhan Corridor. … Continue reading Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map →

Dr Kalam’s Vision, Today’s Reality

Dr Kalam’s Vision, Today’s Reality

Dr G Sateesh Reddy When India gained independence, pressing need to indigenize defence systems was seriously felt, hitherto completely ignored by the British colonial regime.  Bharat of 1950s imported most of its arms and ammunitions from United Kingdom. By the 1960’s, as part of global movement to contain communism, US joined this list by selling … Continue reading Dr Kalam’s Vision, Today’s Reality →