[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.
Tag: Asia
Asia is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population. It covers an area of more than 44 million square kilometers, about 30% of Earth’s total land area and 8% of Earth’s total surface area.
The Coming Peace in Afghanistan
[Yead Mirza]
USA's growing desperation to end the Afghan war – driven by the understanding of 'costs versus benefits' of the longdrawn conflict – would bring about a positive result for achieving peace in not-so-distant future.
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.
Yemenis Dying while Blame-Game Continues
[Syafruddin Arsyad]
After four years of war, many wonder what actually caused the parties to enter into a conflict that both sides are now finding hard to end.
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.
Trump Administration’s Mideast Policy
[John Bruton]
Trump Administration's Middle East policy is increasing the risk of unintended conflict between the US forces and Iranian forces & loyal militias. The policy is also making a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict impossible and a one-state solution more inevitable.
Vietnam’s Salience in India’s Act-East Policy
[Dr. Pankaj Jha]
Under India’s Act East policy, Vietnam will remain the important vantage point to project India’s development, trade and investment priorities.
The Changing Himalayas: Environmental Transformation and Climatic Vulnerability
[Bahauddin Foizee] The Himalayas should, therefore, be understood not as a collection of permanent and isolated physical features, but as a constantly changing environment in which climatic conditions, water systems and the stability of the land are closely related.
Open Letter to Aung San Suu Kyi
[Asma Masood]
Is it not time once again, Ms. Suu Kyi, to sing the tunes of Myanmar’s democratic spirit?
Asian Quad: Synthesis between China’s OBOR and US-led Quad
[Dr. Pankaj Jha]
The idea of an Asian Quad – comprising of Japan, India, Vietnam and Indonesia – would help to narrow the growing mistrust between China and the US, and would create an edifice acceptable to both. Hence, these two major powers need to subscribe to this idea of an Asian Quad.
