Fractured Brotherhood: The Thailand–Cambodia Conflict and Its Regional Reverberations

By Brig Gen (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD The recent fallout between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen—dramatically exposed through a leaked phone call and a scathing Facebook Live broadcast—has drawn back the curtain on what many viewed as an enduring alliance of political convenience. What was once … More Fractured Brotherhood: The Thailand–Cambodia Conflict and Its Regional Reverberations

Rethinking National Security: Emerging Threats and Strategic Imperatives

By Brig Gen (retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of 21st-century geopolitics, national security is no longer confined to traditional military threats. For a strategically located country like Bangladesh—nestled between two regional powers, India and China, and within proximity of the volatile Bay of Bengal—the scope and complexity of national security … More Rethinking National Security: Emerging Threats and Strategic Imperatives

Bangladesh’s Strategic Response against India’s Hostile and Hegemonic Attitude

Since the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, the country’s closest neighbor, India, has exhibited a complex relationship marked by both cooperation and contention. While India’s role as an ally during the final phase of the Liberation War is well-documented, its actions since then have raised questions about its long-term intentions and strategies towards Bangladesh. This … More Bangladesh’s Strategic Response against India’s Hostile and Hegemonic Attitude