Aishwarya Sanjukta Roy Proma

When analysing the commentary around the US-Iran-Israel war, what has mostly been ignored is: why is it Pakistan that has emerged as the key mediator in the most consequential war that’s impacted the world?

Nepal's election results point to a landslide for rapper Balendra Shah, anticipated by a few in Nepal's political establishment.

The negotiation was not diplomacy. It was surveillance, a mechanism to gather targeting intelligence, stall Iranian defensive preparations, and manufacture the appearance of a peaceful last resort.

Apart from generic references to tackling corruption and ensuring fair distribution of resources, the agenda is silent on the broader economic direction.

Electoral Reform Commission’s report falls short of addressing the fundamental issues related to Bangladesh’s existing electoral system.

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.