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If Bangladesh continues to whitewash its past, it risks losing its national identity and the ideals that gave it independence
Issue Briefs
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Interim Government Paving the Way for Islamic Radicalism
The changing political and ideological environment in Bangladesh has significant consequences for its internal unity, the status of its minority groups, and its future relations with regional countries, especially India.
Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake
The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.
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Given his past decisions—such as withdrawing the US from multilateral agreements like the Paris Climate Accord—Donald Trump may push to reshape the QUAD into a more security-centric framework
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When the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February 2022, much of the West viewed global responses through a binary lens, as usual—us versus them—defining countries as either supporters of Ukraine or allies of Russia. Western nations, particularly the United States and its European allies, presented this struggle in moralistic terms: democracy vs autocracy, good versus evil, the free world versus an expansionist dictatorships.
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India and Bangladesh share a deep-rooted historical, civilizational, and geographical connection. As neighbours in South Asia, their relationship has been characterized by cooperation and mutual respect but has also faced occasional challenges due to differing perceptions, internal politics, historical reasons, and relative power dynamics.
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For years, this community has endured systematic targeting, with little to no substantial response from the state to protect its citizens or address the root causes of these attacks
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While Donald Trump’s leadership style may appear erratic, it is underpinned by consistent geo-economic and geostrategic motivations
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As India formalises its engagement with the Taliban, it is clear that New Delhi’s strategy is driven by long-term strategic objectives such as maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan, strengthening regional cooperation, and protecting India’s security and economic interests.
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On 4 July 2024, International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) launched the Book Jammu and Kashmir in India: The Saga of Development authored by Sheikh Khalid Jehangir at the
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Sheikh Khaild Jehangir, Secretary General, ICPS, addressed Y20 consultation meet on climate change under India’s G20 presidency in Srinagar on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at University of Kashmir.
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Mr. Mekki El Mograbi, Media Consultant and Head, International Relations, Sudan Centre for Thinktanks and Strategic Studies, Khartoum, Sudan, visited ICPS on 28 March 2023 and interacted with the scholars.
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PTI: A Divided House – Implications for Politics in Pakistan
Syed Eesar Mehdi
Will PTI continue to fracture under the weight of its internal strife, or can it reimagine itself and become a unified force once more? The future of the party, and consequently of Pakistan's civilian democracy, is at stake. PTI's ability to overcome its differences or its decline into political insignificance...
Between Political Relevance and Marginalisation: The BNP's Struggle in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Mohmad Waseem Malla
BNP's success in navigating this complex political landscape will depend on its ability to exhibit political maturity, which involves distancing itself from reactionary and punitive politics while positioning itself as a defender of democratic principles and institutional integrity.
Peaceful Protest by the Baloch Stumps Pakistan
Nazir Ahmad Mir
In light of the recent crackdown on the Baloch assembly in Dalbandin, the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has reiterated its commitment to resist state violence and persist in its efforts to secure the rights of the Baloch people. The initiatives undertaken by BYC have, on one side, heightened awareness among the Baloch....
Understanding the Theatrics of Power: The Irony of Pakistan’s AMAN-25 Naval Exercise
Syed Eesar Mehdi
The AMAN-25 naval exercise, conducted in February 2025, illustrated the contradiction of Pakistan showcasing its geopolitical aspirations amidst a significant economic downturn.