Michael Kugelman
Michael Kugelman is director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC.
How Bangladesh can balance ties with India and Pakistan
6 May 2026
Bangladesh’s new government must carefully balance India and Pakistan ties to safeguard economic interests and strategic autonomy.
6 May 2026
Will Trump's return change Bangladesh-US ties?
8 November 2024
Michael Kugelman discusses the implications of a second Trump presidency for Bangladesh with The Daily Star.
8 November 2024
Demystifying the Bangladesh-India-US triangle
2 October 2024
For now, the best bet is to manage the volatilities and imbalances and better understand the intricacies of the Bangladesh-India-US chemistry.
2 October 2024
Interview with Michael Kugelman / The geopolitics of Sheikh Hasina's fall explained
14 August 2024
The US, China, Russia and also India will continue to have strong incentives to maintain influence in Bangladesh.
14 August 2024
Interview with Michael Kugelman / What are the global stakes of Bangladesh's current crisis?
31 July 2024
Bangladesh’s global reputation and image have taken serious hits.
31 July 2024
What’s next for US policy in Bangladesh?
16 January 2024
South Asia Institute Director Michael Kugelman offers his insights
16 January 2024
What Russian warships in Chattogram port tells us about great power competition in Bangladesh
18 December 2023
Bangladesh has become a prime battleground for great power competition.
18 December 2023
Geopolitical Insights / The Implications of the Israel-Hamas War for Bangladesh: An American perspective
24 October 2023
Where does this new war leave Bangladesh?
24 October 2023