Bahauddin Foizee is a geopolitical, political and investment Threat/Risk Analyst, with a major focus on overlapping Asia-Pacific/Indo-Pacific/Indian-Ocean mega-regions and Middle East. He offers advisory services to governments, organizations or businesses interested in navigating the complexities in these regions.
Foizee is the Political Affairs Editor of Oped Column Syndication.
An international affairs columnist, Bahauddin Foizee regularly writes for a number of reputed newspapers around the world.
Besides Asia Times, where his opinion pieces regularly appear, Bahauddin Foizee’s works and articles have been published in many-outlets and think-tanks including The Diplomat, The National Interest, Foreign Policy News, Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies (IPCS), Geopolitical Monitor, Deutsches Asienforschungszentrum (German Asia Research Center), Policy Forum (Australia-based ‘Asia and the Pacific Policy Society’), and Indian Defence Review.
Foizee, infrequently, writes about other issues including climate crisis, social awareness, law and refugee crisis.
APEC’s Gyeongju Moment: Turning Promises into Progress
[Bahauddin Foizee] 2025 APEC Summit framed its agenda around three priorities—namely, Connect, Innovate, Prosper—a structure that mirrors the region’s core dilemmas.
Drones are Rewriting the Rules of War in South Asia, and the World Should Pay Attention
[Bahauddin Foizee] Much like chemical weapons and landmines before them, drones must be subject to arms control conversations, export limitations and ethical usage guidelines.
How War Temporarily Redeemed Pakistan’s Military
[Bahauddin Foizee] Since the military cannot remain in an unending war with India, the future strength of Pakistan’s armed forces may depend less on military might and more on public trust; the trust that should be earned, not enforced.
Assad’s Fall will Soon Ignite a New Battle for Syria’s Future
[Bahauddin Foizee] Regional and global players are positioning themselves to shape the outcome of Assad’s fall, with each having a stake in what comes next for Syria.
Here’s Why UN Secretary-General Joined Putin at BRICS Summit in Russia
[Bahauddin Foizee] Critics who expect Guterres to unambiguously condemn Russia or support one side are overlooking the necessity of dialogue in conflict resolution.
Human Cost of Conflict in Southern Parts of Lebanon
[Bahauddin Foizee] The suffering in southern parts of Lebanon is not just a regional issue; it is a global humanitarian crisis that demands attention and intervention.
Germany’s Balancing Act with China in a Shifting Global Landscape
[Bahauddin Foizee] Approximately 60% of German businesses operating in China are taking steps to enhance supply chain reliability, with many looking to Southeast Asia as a new frontier.
Addressing the Plight of African Refugees in Europe’s Crisis
[Bahauddin Foizee] By embracing the aspirations of African refugees—safety, stability, family, education, and citizenship—we enrich not only their lives but also the fabric of European economy.
Iran is a Toothless Tiger
[Bahauddin Foizee] The notion that Iran can dictate the regional order or project lasting power is an illusion.
Europe’s Response to Af-Pak Refugees: A Test of Commitment to Its Foundational Values
[Bahauddin Foizee] The response to Pakistani and Afghan refugees is a litmus test for Europe’s commitment to its foundational values of compassion and justice.
The Promise of the BURMA Act
[Bahauddin Foizee] The effectiveness of this law ultimately depends on the cooperation of regional state actors such as Bangladesh, India and Thailand.
Will Middle East Replace the USA with China?
[Bahauddin Foizee] The U.S.’s military and political clout, coupled with its established relationships, provide it with a level of influence that China has yet to match.
Bangladesh: Why a Bridge could Profoundly Impact Ruling Party’s Popularity?
[Bahauddin Foizee] Ruling party’s campaign to repeatedly publicize country’s recent developments, including Padma Bridge project, could now pay off in the next general election.
Foreign Interference Behind Imran Khan’s Ouster in Pakistan?
[Bahauddin Foizee] It is crucial for anyone seeking to grasp the broader implications of Khan’s removal and the future trajectory of Pakistani politics to first find out whether foreign interference played a role in Imran Khan’s ouster.
Fleeing from Persecution, Fleeing for Safety
[Bahauddin Foizee] Although Rohingyas found safety in Bangladesh, their lives have never been the same, courtesy to the experiences they had to go through in Myanmar and the challenges they continue to face in Bangladesh,
Why did the Governments Fail to Stop COVID-19?
[Bahauddin Foizee] It would have taken a month at-tops to contain the virus and bring life back to normal in the cities across the world if three widely recommended steps were sharply implemented.
COVID-19: The Case for ‘Prolonged’ Lockdown
[Bahauddin Foizee] The governments across the world should prioritize human health (and lives) over economic health even from an economic standpoint alone.
COVID-19: Why was Italy the First Badly Affected Western Country despite being Half the World Away from China?
[Bahauddin Foizee] Chinese tourists and business persons, elderly population, not maintaining social distancing, and the delay in imposing full lockdown — all these factors made Italy the first Western country to be badly affected by the COVID-19.
Lockdown: Only Option Available against COVID-19
[Bahauddin Foizee] The best option available against COVID-19 is the full, strict and early lockdown, together with testing the suspects, and treating and isolating the confirmed patients.
Why did Sirisena Fail to Achieve a Balanced Policy for Sri Lanka?
[Bahauddin Foizee] Despite his attempts to reduce Chinese influence during the initial stage of his tenure, Sirisena had later realized that China has already established so deep influence in his country that he had little power to change this reality.
Asia-Pacific’s Coastal Communities Becoming more Vulnerable by the Day
[Bahauddin Foizee] While coastal areas of countries like Bangladesh, India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka would disappear gradually, other small island nations like Micronesia and the Maldives would be submerged under water almost completely, turning millions of inhabitants living in these countries into climate refugees.
Bay of Bengal Countries Losing Coastal Areas to Rising Sea Level
[Bahauddin Foizee] If the environment of the Bay of Bengal region continues to deteriorate due to climate change, millions of inhabitants living in coastal areas would become climate refugees.
Rethinking U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty in a Changing Geopolitical Scenario
[Bahauddin Foizee] Rather than viewing the MDT as an inflexible anchor, it should be seen as a dynamic framework that must evolve alongside the geopolitical realities of the Asia-Pacific.
Thailand’s Growing Defense and Military Ties with China
[Bahauddin Foizee] The growing military cooperation raises questions about Thailand’s long-term strategic intentions and the balance of power in Southeast Asia.
Iranian Regime’s Lost Moral Standing in Syria & Iraq
[Bahauddin Foizee] Iran’s IRGC had carried out the genocide and ethnic cleansing in Syria with the help from Assad’s army and Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. In Iraq, the IRGC had carried out the campaign with the help of sectarian elements in Iraqi army, Iran-backed militias and Hezbollah.
Cold, Yet Beautiful, Arctic Might Become Target of War Machines
[Bahauddin Foizee] If the disputes over the control of Arctic resources are not resolved quickly, they could turn into a larger military conflict that would not just involve the Arctic countries, but would also drag a larger part of the world into this conflict.
Militarization’s Brutal Assault on the Environment
[Bahauddin Foizee] Wars and militarization around the globe have been seriously impacting the environment of not only the war-torn countries, but also the other countries around the globe.
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