Strategic
China says India's operation 'regrettable'
The Chinese foreign ministry has called India's military operation against Pakistan "regrettable".In response to a question on escalating tensions between the South Asian rivals, the foreign ministry spokesperson, external said they were "concerned" about the ongoing situation and asked both countries to "remain calm, exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions ... » Details
G7, EU’s deep alarm at China’s military drill around Taiwan
The foreign ministers of G7 countries and the high representative of the European Union in joint statement issued on Monday expressed deep convern over China’s large-scale military drill around Taiwan.G7 members and the international community have an interest in the preservation of peace and stability across the Taiwan Straight, the statement ... » Details
Greenland: A Brief Chronicle of a US Historical Interest
By Manuel ManonellesBARCELONA, Spain, Apr 1 2025 (IPS) - “…I am convinced that Greenland’s importance to U.S. interests will grow. Thanks to geography, historical ties (…), the United States has the inside track when competing for influence in Greenland (even as the Chinese have now started making regular visits)…” This quote ... » Details
The challenge of regaining Bangladesh’s strategic autonomy
Mostafa
Kamal MajumderThe people of Bangladesh, who won the War of
Independence in 1971 at the cost of a sea of blood, are always determined to
safeguard their freedom. For this they look for pursuing strategic autonomy. Superpower
ravalries for supremacy in Asia and the Indian Ocean has heightened the
strategic importance of Bangladesh being located ... » Details
Iran, US tensions up as Trump sends letter to Khamenei
Dhaka, Mar 14 - A letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has arrived in Tehran, aiming to revive talks over Iran’s advancing nuclear program.Though the contents of the letter remain undisclosed, its arrival coincides with Trump imposing new sanctions as part of his “maximum ... » Details
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen meets Bangladesh Army Chief
A delegation led by the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters on Thursday.In addition to the exchange of greetings, they discussed opportunities to enhance technical and military cooperation between the Bangladeshi and Chinese militaries as well as ... » Details
Ukraine open to a 30-day ceasefire; US resumes military aid
JEDDAH, Mar 12 (AP/UNB)- The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, pending Moscow’s agreement, American and Ukrainian officials said Tuesday following talks in Saudi Arabia.The administration's decision marked ... » Details
OIC Ministerial Meeting to Discuss Palestine Friday
Jeddah, March 6, 2025 - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is preparing to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah. The meeting will address the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, ... » Details
BRI’s corridor impacts strategic concern for BD: Moyeen Khan
BNP Senior Leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Wednesday voiced concerns regarding the proposed route of the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project, citing strategic implications and urged China to address the issue.“As per the plan, one of the six economic corridors of the BRI ... » Details
Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants an “immediate” ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace or lose American support. Trump says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, is ready for a peace deal. The statement comes ... » Details