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Is a researcher and writer that publishes on South Asian geopolitics

Towards Sustainable Peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts

Chittagong (Chattagram) Hill Tracts (CHT) – a home to Jumma ethnicity, have been a source of perennial upheaval in Bangladesh for years. However, the Bangladesh military has successfully neutralized the separatist militant groups in the region through Operation Dabanal – which was later re-established under the name Operation Uttaron. This insurgency in the country has helped the Bangladesh Army garner immense experience in counter-terrorism operations…

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The IMF’s Grip on Pakistan’s Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement in March 2024 for the release of the remaining $1.1 billion out of the total $3 billion bailout package. The 9-month bailout package was sought by the Pakistani government last year to avert the sovereign debt. The country has been dependent on IMF loans for decades to fuel its staggering economy. This was Pakistan’s 24th engagement with the Washington-based lender…

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Rising Tensions in the South China Sea

Since the onset of the 21st Century, tensions around the world have been simmering. Great power rivalry has reached to a new apex since the culmination of the Cold War. The rivalry between China and the United States is considered one of the most significant and appalling issues of the era. Given the importance of maritime trade, the South China Sea and the Southeast Asian countries have emerged as the strategic focus of the rivalry between the two sides…

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Economic Implications of the Houthi Strikes in the Red Sea

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Israel's Brazen Attack on Iranian Embassy Threatens Global Stability

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The Third Summit for Democracy: Fostering Democracy or Geopolitical Maneuvering?

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Deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations

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How China is using its Soft Power to Increase its Influence

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