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.
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.
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.
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....
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the relationship between India and the United States has transformed into a strong and dynamic global strategic partnership, characterized by practical and interest-based policies.
It would be inaccurate to assert that the relations between India and Bangladesh are experiencing a 'historic low.' In fact, the dynamics of their bilateral relations are currently undergoing a transformative phase, as Bangladesh initiates a process of state reconstruction.
The global landscape is currently experiencing significant transformations characterized by uncertainty, fragmentation, and geopolitical upheaval. In this context, it is crucial to adjust multilateral frameworks to align with the geopolitical realities of the present era. To redefine multilateralism, we must prioritize flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in our strategies.
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
While Donald Trump’s leadership style may appear erratic, it is underpinned by consistent geo-economic and geostrategic motivations
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.
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
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.
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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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.
Transforming India-US Relations Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi: A Strategic Partnership Redefined
Imran Khurshid
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the relationship between India and the United States has transformed into a strong and dynamic global strategic partnership, characterized by practical and interest-based policies.
Navigating Bangladesh’s Political Trajectories and its Relations with India
Ankita Sanyal
It would be inaccurate to assert that the relations between India and Bangladesh are experiencing a 'historic low.' In fact, the dynamics of their bilateral relations are currently undergoing a transformative phase, as Bangladesh initiates a process of state reconstruction.