The world, particularly the Western and the United States, is dealing with Islamic terrorism in Afghanistan and its surrounding region in two unclear ways. ...
Whether Bangladesh emerges from this moment stronger or further destabilised will depend on the government’s decisiveness, the choices made by political leaders, the conduct of security forces and the willingness of competing factions to prioritise national stability over short-term gain. ...
International law is meant to serve as an impartial structure for global governance; however, it is often manipulated as a tool of power that privileges the strategic interests of dominant states against equitable justice. ...
Indo-Pacific middle powers must move beyond rhetorical commitments to multipolarity and confront the practical discrepancies and material demands inherent in such a system. ...
Hydropower is no longer only a tool for development but rather a strategic instrument for energy security, Bhutan green growth and regional stability. ...
President Putin’s visit to India, set against the backdrop of the Russia–Ukraine conflict and strains in India–US relations, highlights the resilience and complexity of India’s strategic positioning. ...
The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit of 2025 will be a great milestone in the bilateral relations, changing a relationship that was always based on defence and energy into a real-life comprehensive strategic partnership. ...
Perhaps not through the Bhutanese way, nor the Scandinavian way, but a multilaterally accepted way, can happiness be used as a tool of development in IR and IR studies. Happiness fundamentally should matter in IR studies. ...
Cyclone Ditwah has exposed Sri Lanka’s acute vulnerability to extreme weather events, adding pressure to its fragile social and economic fabric. ...
Nepal’s Potential in Global Climate Governance
Nepal can ensure that carbon finance leads to sustainable development, regional cooperation, and enduring diplomatic influence. ...