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  • Explainer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization

    Explainer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization0

    Introduction The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization established in Shanghai in 2001 that at the time comprised of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Initially created as a platform for building trust and demilitarizing borders, the organization's objectives have since broadened encompassing greater economic cooperation, enhancing trade and intelligence sharing. Today,READ MORE
  • Regional Stability and Effectiveness of SCO

    Regional Stability and Effectiveness of SCO0

    Pakistan is all set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in October, attention is focused on the potential impact of India-Pakistan relations on its success. The SCO is primarily a security and economic bloc with a growing international profile, faces challenges in maintaining its relevance and effectiveness, especially given the geopolitical tensions betweenREAD MORE
  • Bangladesh after Hasina: What’s the way forward?

    Bangladesh after Hasina: What’s the way forward?0

    Bangladesh faces the challenge of navigating a future that upholds the democratic aspirations championed by its young student protesters while also fostering the stability essential for the nation’s ongoing economic and political turmoil. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s troubles began when a group of young student protesters called for the abolition of the unjust quotaREAD MORE
  • How is the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh a violation of International Law?

    How is the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh a violation of International Law?0

    Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination is seen by many as a grave violation of international law. Unlike previous Hamas leaders he was often spotted in public and seen indulging in several diplomatic visits. During his stay in Tehran following the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s new supreme leader, he was killed by a ‘possible’ air strike. Hamas allegesREAD MORE
  • What Led to Sheikh Hasina’s Downfall?

    What Led to Sheikh Hasina’s Downfall?0

    Sheikh Hasina's downfall in August 2024, after 15 years in power, was precipitated by a combination of widespread public discontent, violent crackdowns, and a deteriorating political environment that led to mass protests. The immediate trigger was a student-led protest against civil service job quotas, which quickly escalated into a broader movement fueled by anger overREAD MORE
  • The Role of Students in Bangladesh Uprisings and the Fall of Sheikh Hasina Wajid

    The Role of Students in Bangladesh Uprisings and the Fall of Sheikh Hasina Wajid0

    In the  political history of Bangladesh, students have played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's destiny. From the Language Movement of 1952 to the War of 1971, the youth of Bangladesh have been at the forefront of every major change. This legacy of activism has not been a mere backdrop to the Bangladesh’s politicalREAD MORE

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