However, at a strategic level, the US and India have perhaps the strongest shared interest in containing China, as seen through initiatives such as the Quad grouping, an informal strategic forum in the Indo-Pacific region. And Russia’s growing partnership with China as the war in Ukraine continues is a significant foreign policy concern for India. […]
Analysts and international relations experts believe that Bangladesh's participation in the meeting is significant amid the apparent contradictory positions of India and China. According to him, Bangladesh's inclusion would have demonstrated its serious intention to join the alliance, as invited foreign ministers from non-member countries would have had the opportunity to speak on security, development […]
“Took oath as Prime Minister at the swearing-in ceremony earlier this evening. I look forward to serving 140 crore Indians and taking India to new heights of progress, along with my Council of Ministers. Congratulations to all those who took oath today. This team of ministers is a great mix of young and experienced people […]
The measure is not expected to become law, but it reflects continued support for Israel in Congress amid international criticism over the Middle Eastern country's operations in the Gaza Strip. Last month, the White House criticized the ICC's decision to seek the warrant. The bill is not expected to come to a vote in the […]
Until the 1990s, India's only disturbed land border was with China. By the end of the 20s, this border became even more undisturbed than the Chinese border.th The Indian Ocean became India's new border due to China's increased naval activities in the century. The India-Pakistan borders have been confrontational since 1947. They fought three declared […]
Dhaka University lecturer Tanvir Habib elaborated on the interests of major powers like India, China, Japan, France and Russia in the region. He mentioned India's special understanding and strategic approach towards the Bay of Bengal. The director said the Bay of Bengal is a key location for Indian Navy operations, impacting both India's security and […]
The announcement sparked outrage in Israel, which warned of “serious consequences” for relations with European countries. For decades, formal recognition of a Palestinian state has been seen as the ultimate goal of the peace process between Palestinians and Israel. The United States and most Western European countries have said they are willing to one day […]
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) organized a roundtable on 'Rise of the Global South: Implications for the Global Order' at The Westin Dhaka on Thursday, May 23, according to a press release. Distinguished Fellow of BIPSS and former Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Academic Visitor of the […]
The Willy Brandt Commission originally divided the countries of the world into two parts based on their per capita income. This is commonly known as the Brandt Line. From here on, the countries of the world were divided into 'North' and 'South' based on their economic potential. In this sense, the Global South is not […]
“We are positive in our assessment of China's approach to resolving the Ukrainian crisis,” Putin said, according to a Russian-language transcript on the Kremlin website. “In Beijing, they really understand the root causes of this and its global geopolitical meaning.” And additional principles, set out by Xi in talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, were […]
China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition to military relations between the US and Taiwan, urging the US to stop its “wrongful acts” of military collusion with Taiwan, and warning Taiwan officials that seeking independence by force and Opposing “reunification” will fail. China's Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Taiwan's Navy […]
Calculations have shown that if a country takes a $1 billion loan from China, it will have to pay an average of $100 million of principal per year for the next 10 years, excluding the grace period, while the World Bank says This is $33.3 million annually. , Talking about this, Zahid Hussain, former chief […]
Foreign Secretary Masoud bin Momen told Prothom Alo that the Emir of Qatar himself said that he was surprised to see Bangladesh in his eyes. At one stage of the meeting he expressed his surprise at the development activities in Bangladesh and said, “Seeing is believing.” This shows that there has been a qualitative change […]
Construction of a waste-to-energy plant project in northern Dhaka, a surface water treatment plant in Rajshahi and a China-aided burn unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital will start this year. More direct flights from Dhaka to Beijing will start soon, Yao said. Last week, he said, the Center for China Studies of Dhaka University was […]
Beijing, long Pyongyang's most important ally, abstained from the vote instead of joining Russia in the veto. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explained the abstention on Friday, saying “a political solution is the only way out.” “The current situation on the (Korean) peninsula remains tense and blindly imposing sanctions cannot solve the problem,” he […]