Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, filmmaker and cultural adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, said that respect for Bangladesh’s internal political choices is an essential foundation for rebuilding regional trust.
By Namrata Biji Ahuja February 22, 2026
A decade of steady diplomacy has transformed India–UAE ties into a durable, future-oriented partnership
By Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir February 22, 2026
While the US-India trade deal is a major first step towards a comprehensive treaty, the services sector and digital trade are planned for future negotiations
By Pratul Sharma February 15, 2026
Trump's Board of Peace initiative presents a complex diplomatic challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who must navigate US relations and national interests without committing to the costly and controversial plan
By P.R. Kumaraswamy February 01, 2026
NATO's future is under threat but not facing extinction, even if a potential Trump administration pursues aggressive actions like a military takeover of Greenland
By K.P. Fabian February 01, 2026
Indo-Pacific geopolitics are rapidly shifting as a new Trump administration pivots towards a 'spheres of influence' strategy, seeking accommodation with China and retrenching its regional security presence
By Vijay Gokhale February 01, 2026
US foreign intervention has a more than 200-year history of unilateral action, consistently justified by the need to protect national interests while often disregarding international law
By Ajish P Joy January 25, 2026
Greenland's strategic importance is highlighted by its pivotal position in Arctic geopolitics, attracting intense US interest and creating a flashpoint in transatlantic relations
By Ankita Dutta January 25, 2026
Venezuela's soft power, through initiatives like the Citgo free heating oil programme and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's tours, once deeply challenged the American establishment's self-perception in the early 2000s
By K.P. Nayar January 18, 2026
Mercedes Baptista Guevara, attorney and diplomat, discusses with THE WEEK the current political situation in Venezuela, the role of the US, Europe’s cautious response, and more region
By Ajish P Joy January 18, 2026
Cilia Flores was not a passive first lady but the formidable political power instrumental in Nicolás Maduro's rise and rule in Venezuela
By Mercedes Baptista Guevara January 18, 2026
The Bangladesh army's role in the August 2024 political transition was decisive, as it refused to fire on protesters and facilitated Sheikh Hasina's departure
By Asif Bin Ali January 11, 2026
India-Bangladesh relations have navigated a complex 50-year history marked by periods of hostility, including a foiled 1975 kidnapping plot, and pragmatic cooperation driven by leaders like Ziaur Rahman and Morarji Desai
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 04, 2026
In Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami is experiencing a significant resurgence in the political vacuum created by the August 2024 uprising, repositioning itself as a key contender
By Mohammad Waliuddin Tanvir December 28, 2025