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.

World is a Dangerous Place Now. Think Things Through Carefully

[John Bruton] Ambiguity is often the enemy of peace. The First World War arose from ambiguity in the pledges the powers had given to one another in the event of attack. If the pledges had been clearer, the risks might not have been taken.

Ireland’s Coming Gas Shortage !

[John Bruton] The potential crisis of natural gas supply is simply accelerating a wider underlying electricity supply problem in Ireland.

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.

EU Must React to UK’s Intent to Ditch Provisions of Northern Ireland Protocol

[John Bruton] The best approach for the EU will be to gradually turn up the heat on the UK so as to give them time to learn that actions have consequences, and the price could be very high.

India, the New Champion of Islamophobia !

[Yead Mirza]
India has crossed all the limits in terms of hatred towards ‘Muslim as a community’ and 'Islam as a religion'.

What’s Happening in Ukraine is Opposite to What Putin Wanted

[Nicholas Lovric] Russia’s aggressive actions and threatening rhetoric driving many nations in Europe to opt for NATO membership.

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.

What Lessons are to be Learned from U.S.’s Afghanistan Exit?

[John Bruton] The experience in Afghanistan and similar experiences elsewhere suggest that there is a strong temptation on USA's part to turn inwards and reduce commitments to the defence of other countries, including the European ones.

What Lessons are to be Learned from Article 16 Row?

[John Bruton] The more disharmony there is between the UK and the EU, the greater will be the political problems for both parts of Ireland.

UK’s Sovereignty over Northern Ireland Partially Sacrificed under EU-UK Deal

[John Bruton] The latest EU-UK agreement gives the UK more sovereignty over the island of Britain, but loosens a considerable measure of its sovereignty over Northern Ireland.