BIPSS COMMENTARY
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The Digital Divide as a Geopolitical Fault Line: What it means for Bangladesh
Digital technologies have become central to global development and power, yet they have also deepened inequalities between and within nations.…
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Military Parades as Power Politics: Why Spectacle Still Matters in Global Rivalries
Power politics is no longer confined to the battlefield—it now marches through the streets. Military parades have evolved into powerful…
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The Rise of Middle Powers: Multipolar Dynamics and the Rebalancing of Global Leadership
The global order is shifting from a world dominated by a single superpower to a multipolar system with many centers…
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AI Rivalries: Contesting U.S. and Chinese Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Regulation
BIPSS Research Associate Mohosina Mostofa Mity explained in this commentary that the AI rivalry between the United States and China…
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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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