The Bangladesh Government announced its 15-point Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO) on 24 April 2023, in advance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming tri-nation visit to Japan, the USA, and the UK. The publication of Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO) before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s trip to Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom could be taken as a statement to the West and India that the Sheikh Hasina administration is neither anti-American nor pro-Chinese. It might also be interpreted as a ploy to win over the West ahead of the impending national election in the first quarter of 2024.
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The New Scramble for Africa: Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Competition in the 21st Century
The objective of this article is to conduct a thorough examination of the geoeconomics and geopolitics of Africa, delving into the intricate interplay between internal and external factors that influence the continent’s direction. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities that Africa faces in the 21st century. It covers a range of topics, including the historical legacy of colonialism, the role of major powers in shaping Africa’s political and economic landscape, as well as current trends and prospects. The goal is to present a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play in Africa’s development.
Read moreGeoeconomic Rivalries in the Middle East: Consequences for Global Stability and Security
China’s recent achievement in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia has taken the world by surprise. This action has provided Beijing with new opportunities to expand its influence in the Middle East and advance its global initiatives. The agreement was disclosed on 10 March 2023 following four days of secret talks in Beijing. Analysts view China’s efforts to mediate this agreement as indicators of a shifting global order. The agreement is a diplomatic victory for China, which seeks to present an alternative vision to the U.S.-led international order. It is Beijing’s first foray into Middle East mediation, a field that Washington has dominated for the past four decades. This development has regional and global implications and merits in-depth examination.
Read moreNord Stream sabotage benefits the US more and complicates Europe’s energy sourcing
If the US is behind the incident, such overtly interrupting Europe’s energy supply runs the risk of endangering its ties with its allies, such as Germany. Some analysts have suggested that it is probable that the US’s intelligence services and its European command office planned the leaks. Some others also argued that anti-Russian forces or organizations might work together with the US to start a new chorus of antagonism to Russia worldwide.
Read moreWhy the rise of the Right Wing is essential for Washington’s bulwark against East
The rise of the right-wing parties in European governments is signaling an unprecedented wave of shock from the liberals. The election results indicate that Meloni will be Italy’s first female prime minister and that it will have the most right-wing administration since World War II. Additionally, it presents the nation with a rare chance for political stability following years of upheaval and flimsy coalitions.
Read moreFailure to tackle the Ukraine war shows the UN walking the path of its doomed predecessor
The UN Security Council’s (UNSC) agenda has already been dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaving no room for other important concerns that demand global attention. While the UNSC has made some headway in Libya, Yemen, and Mali on the diplomatic and humanitarian fronts, it has failed spectacularly in Ukraine as the major countries continue to exploit it as a political game to score points against one another.
Read moreSCO summit rings the bell for multipolar world order
The SCO’s evolving multilateral cooperation structures, which gather countries focusing on economic development independent from the nebulous, hegemonic “rules-based order,” are aligned with the BRI’s emphasis on trade and connectivity. Even the Modi government in India is reconsidering its reliance on western blocs, where New Delhi is at best a neo-colonized “partner.”
Read moreHow the IMF fishes in troubled waters
However, the demonic deep dark state was opposed to cooperating with ‘autonomous’ nations. They all had to abide by the orders sent from on high by the Gates, Rockefeller, Soros, and other wealthy elite, who would soon be joined by Klaus Schwab, the main henchman of the World Economic Forum. Brazil suddenly experiences a sharp increase in new “cases,” with no questions asked and extensive testing, despite the fact that the famed PCR tests, according to the majority of reputable scientists, are useless (only sold and corrupted scientists, those paid by national authorities, would still insist on the RT-PCR tests). As the Brazilian economy collapses and Bolsonaro contracts the virus, the death toll rises rapidly.
Read moreRussian economy thrives despite Western prediction of collapse
Even though the West’s GDP outweighs Russia’s, Russian stranglehold on gas cannot be broken by wishful thinking. The main issue is that over 100 countries, accounting for 40% of global GDP, do not impose complete or partial embargoes. Oil from the Urals is moving to Asia. You can fly to Moscow seven times a day with Emirates and other airlines, and Dubai is flush with Russian currency. Particularly because the majority of nations lack the will to impose Western policy, a globalized economy is good at reacting to shocks and opportunities.
Read moreExploring Dhaka’s options in a multipolar world
In its interactions with more powerful and adversarial nations thus far, Bangladesh has demonstrated diplomatic maturity and poise. A troubled polarization of the region between China and India has resulted from the Bay of Bengal’s recent reemergence of its strategic significance. The US involvement in the Indo-Pacific area has also increased, and Washington is working harder than ever to restrict China by establishing an axis with India in the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh, an Indian Ocean littoral nation, has assumed a more significant role in these circumstances. In the midst of this escalating geopolitical conflict, it has had to play smart.
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