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Political Influence on Military Leadership: Time to Learn from the Past

October 15, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The appointment, continuation or replacement of Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff is a matter of national importance. It affects military readiness, institutional discipline, public confidence and the relationship between the armed forces and the civilian government. Such a decision must therefore be approached with seriousness, restraint and sound judgment. … More Political Influence on Military Leadership: Time to Learn from the Past

Ceasefire Collapses: The Middle East Faces an Uncertain Future

July 19, 2026

Maj Gen HRM Rokan Uddin (Retd) The war between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on day one, has entered one of its most volatile stretches yet. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday, President Trump declared that … More Ceasefire Collapses: The Middle East Faces an Uncertain Future

Iran-Israel: A Ticking Time Bomb

July 28, 2025

— Brigadier General (Retd) HRM Rokan Uddin, psc, PhD Just as the 12-day war between Iran and Israel began to settle, new tensions have flared. Iran has alleged that the United States is using so-called “diplomatic proposals” as a cover for military preparations. According to Iran’s state media, a senior government official claims they have … More Iran-Israel: A Ticking Time Bomb

Israel-Palestine conflict – at a glance

April 23, 2025

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced many millions of people and has its roots in a colonial act carried out more than a century ago. With Israel declaring war on the Gaza Strip after an unprecedented attack by the armed Palestinian group Hamas on Saturday, the world’s eyes are … More Israel-Palestine conflict – at a glance