BIPSS COMMENTARY
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Youth and National Security: Why Our Voice and Vote Matter
Bangladesh’s future security and stability are deeply tied to its young generation, who make up nearly one-third of the population.…
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The Rise of Regional Powers: Is Global Leadership Becoming Decentralized?
Global power is shifting from a unipolar, U.S.-dominated order to a multipolar one with multiple centers of influence. This change is…
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Private Military Companies and the Climate-Security Nexus: A New Actor in Resource Conflicts?
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a threat multiplier, intensifying resource scarcity, displacement, and instability across vulnerable regions. These pressures…
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Borderlines and Battlefields: How Historical Narratives Fuel theThailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
The 2025 conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over their shared border, particularly near the Preah Vihear temple, demonstrates how historical…
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Bangladesh in the USA-China-India Triangle: Can Strategic Autonomy Survive Amidst Strategic Rivalries?
Bangladesh is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape shaped by the strategic rivalries of the United States, China, and India. Amid…
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The Weaponization of Water: Hydro-Politicsand Security Challenges in South Asia
In this commentary, BIPSS Research Intern Tiva Tasha discusses how rivers in the region have moved beyond their role as sources…
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Nuclear Brinkmanship in the Indo-Pacific: Taiwan, North Korea and Deterrence Failures
The Indo-Pacific is once again at the edge of nuclear confrontation, with Taiwan and North Korea at the heart of…
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Chokepoints Under Pressure: How Geopolitical Hotspots Are Redefining Global Maritime Trade in 2025
Maritime chokepoints—narrow yet vital sea passages—are increasingly under strain from a convergence of geopolitical tensions, asymmetric threats, climate disruptions, and…
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Nuclear Weapons and the Growing Need for AI Detection Tools: Crucial Components of Nuclear Deterrence in the Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming nuclear deterrence by enhancing the detection, monitoring, and management of nuclear threats through tools…
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Governance in the Age of Faith-Driven Warfare: Challenges for International Peace building
In this thought-provoking commentary, BIPSS Research Assistant Abida Farzana Muna explores how faith-driven conflicts reshape governance structures by replacing secular systems with religious…
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