Source White House Pool Photograph from Wikipedia The US Donroe Doctrine implies a possible contestation with China in the long term in the spheres of economic influence globally, here is how India can exploit this as an opportunity to expand national interests. The “Donroe,” Doctrine has taken the world by storm as US Special Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency [CIA] took over the Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela on the early morning of January 03 to whisk aw

Source The Daily Star Bangladesh - Fire at the Daily Star   Multiple threat actors are currently active in Bangladesh, with some reportedly receiving support from external intelligence agencies. Identifying and containing these groups prior to the February elections is of critical importance.   Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain reported that  several individuals involved in the arson attack on the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo have been identified, and

Representative Image by Wix Media The assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, is unequivocally condemnable. Although he and his associates have made inflammatory statements against their opponents, such actions do not justify his killing. The subsequent surge in violence following Hadi's death also warrants strong condemnation. While emotional outbursts after the unnatural death of a popular leader are not uncommon in the South Asian context, part

Representative Image by Wix AI Predictions of stability in Bangladesh have become increasingly hazardous since June 2024, ever since the protests over reservations against progeny of the freedom fighters broke out. The roller coaster in the past year and a half has seen a long-time leader [Sheikh Hasina] deposed and her rival Professor Mohammad Yunus taking charge as the Head of an Interim Administration. Yunus is supported by the students' movement, which had driven out Hasi

Some Positive Trends in India Bangladesh Relations in November - December 2025 are summarised as given below- The visit of Bangladesh's National Security Adviser, Khalilur Rahman to New Delhi for the Colombo Security Conclave in November. Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia , extending India's support and wishing her a quick recovery. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Deeply concerned t

What are prospects of stability in South Asia in 2026? Here is a perspective analysing internal and external factors in the region including Myanmar. Democracies are oxygen for meeting aspirations of the masses. Elections are the medium through which people exercise their choice. South Asia, including Myanmar, will see three national elections in 2026, with the Myanmar elections spilling over from December this year. Given the circumstances under which the polls are being hel

Superimposed on Wix Media Continued political and governance flux is expected in Bangladesh as the overall socio political structure remains deeply divided and contested with violent change embedded in the society from the base to the apex level. International Relations. Widespread support to the Interim administration in Bangladesh is anticipated from the international community for holding elections in February. The ban on Awami League and affiliated parties is however lik

After almost 15 months of adversarial relations, some green shoots are emerging in India-Bangladesh ties. It is unclear if this is a positive shift in engagement or only a mirage, given multiple differences exposed after deposition of former Prime Minister and head of the Awami League Sheikh Hasina and her exile in Delhi on August 05 last year, in the wake of the rousing public anger that threatened to storm her official residence. Sentencing of Hasina by the International Co

Representative Image Elections without transformation projected for Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal with stability concerns continuing.   Stability within the countries and relations with Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal are of vital interest for India. The three countries are heading for polls with hopes of a new dawn, what are the predictions for stability ahead, here is a view.   Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal will be holding parliamentary polls in December 2025 [partial], Febru

Bangladesh Sangshad There is an opportunity for fundamental change in Bangladesh, however continued political squabbling pouring on to the streets and elitocracy may deprive the man on the street true change going to the elections in February next year. United States Expansion of Interest and Influence.   United States is expected to attempt to increase influence in the Bay of Bengal with focus on Bangladesh with an attempt to wean it away from China. This is evident from the