political development

The Maldives is a key player in the Indian Ocean, positioning itself to benefit from India and China’s rivalry.

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India has kept a close watch on China’s activities and responded strongly where its security was directly affected.

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The possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House and enacting his ‘America First’ policy could be ‘catastrophic’ for Ukraine.

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With the distinction between the state, government and party obliterated, Bangladesh is heading towards a personalised autocracy.

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Bangladesh is slipping towards elections that may not be free and fair and will undermine its democratic future.

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Pragmatism and self-interest influence the Indian attitude while the US sees the Bangladesh elections through the lens of democracy and human rights

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Although Bangladesh’s election commission has a plan to meet the challenges to holding free and fair elections, its implementation seems patchy.

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Pessimism about our ability to address the issues that face humanity is understandable, but there are many signs we’re making progress across multiple pathways.

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Laws and policies that limit civil liberties, from immigration to free speech, are becoming more prominent in democracies around the world.

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While the media paints sportswashing as evil, more research is needed to evaluate whether it is really changing attitudes on the ground.

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative has transformed the face of Asia, but what might its legacy be?

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