Selected Tag: South Asia
Selected Tag: South Asia

Geopolitics

The Bay Of Bengal And The Return Of Civilisational Connectivity

As older theatres of global engagement turn turbulent, Indo-Pacific is emerging as the natural arena of future connectivity. For India, rediscovering the Bay of Bengal as a civilisational bridge may be key to reinvigorating its Act East policy.

Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)

May 26, 2026 at 5:21 AM IST

Article related image

istock.com

Toward a South Asian Common Market: A Strategic Imperative

With 1.9 billion people and $5 trillion in GDP, South Asia trades more with the world than with itself. Can regional integration unlock scale, stability, and shared growth?

Arvind Mayaram

February 25, 2026 at 5:32 AM IST

Article related image

iStock.com

Geopolitics

Bangladesh’s Verdict Opens Door to Reset with India

BNP’s sweeping win weakens Jamaat-e-Islami and offers Delhi a cautious chance to rebuild ties after a strained interim phase.

Saibal Dasgupta

February 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM IST

Article related image

Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Geopolitics

Turkey and India: A Relationship Drifting into the Crosswinds

Is Ankara’s current posture towards New Delhi driven by ideological projection or geopolitical calculation—or both?

Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)

November 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM IST

Article related image

Via WikiCommons

The Bureau

Deficient Monsoon, Iran War: A Double Shock to India’s Rural Economy
Learning to Shoot: I Tried to Fly Before I Could Walk
Image