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Most Recent Featured Essay · Geopolitics · July 29, 2026
Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Geopolitics, National Interest, and Strategic Autonomy in the India–China Rivalry
An analysis of how Bangladesh can navigate growing India–China competition and great-power rivalry while protecting sovereignty, economic interests, and pursuing an independent foreign policy through strategic autonomy.
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Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Geopolitics & Strategic Autonomy
Navigating India–China strategic competition while safeguarding national sovereignty and economic growth.
Empirical Insights into Coastal Governance & Climate Resilience
Upcoming research commentary exploring community-driven disaster preparedness and local policy adaptation in Southern Bangladesh.
Political Economy of Regional Migration in South Asia
A theoretical and empirical examination of cross-border mobility, labor dynamics, and humanitarian response policies.