The Mecca Pact faces its first crisis as Saudi Arabia confronts the Houthis. Its survival depends on whether Turkey and Pakistan can balance defensive commitments with political caution, shaping the alliance’s credibility and future relevance.
India and Bangladesh cautiously recalibrate ties under Tarique Rahman, balancing pragmatism, sovereignty, and regional pressures, as Hasina’s shadow and border disputes test the promise of renewed cooperation.
This study explores India‑Bangladesh relations after the 2024 transition, highlighting trade imbalances, energy dependence, and disinformation, while stressing multi‑alignment and the need for reciprocal partnership in a multipolar South Asia.
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Saudi-Houthi Confrontation: The First Test of the Mecca Pact
Murad S. Sadygzade
The Mecca Pact faces its first crisis as Saudi Arabia confronts the Houthis. Its survival depends on whether Turkey and Pakistan can balance defensive commitments with political caution, shaping the alliance’s credibility and future relevance.
Testing Waters: Will India-Bangladesh Reset Work?
Ankita Sanyal
India and Bangladesh cautiously recalibrate ties under Tarique Rahman, balancing pragmatism, sovereignty, and regional pressures, as Hasina’s shadow and border disputes test the promise of renewed cooperation.
The Geopolitics of Proximity: India-Bangladesh relations in an era of strategic rebalancing
Mohammad Usman Bhatti
This study explores India‑Bangladesh relations after the 2024 transition, highlighting trade imbalances, energy dependence, and disinformation, while stressing multi‑alignment and the need for reciprocal partnership in a multipolar South Asia.