Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN)

Energy Cooperation: A Quiet Success Story in South Asia

A big development happened in 2025. Nepal started exporting electricity to Bangladesh through India's transmission network. This was the first time Nepalese hydropower was commercially transmitted to Bangladesh via Indian territory. The initial export volume was 40 megawatts. The significance of the agreement is much bigger. It showed that regional energy cooperation can overcome political barriers.  

The Militarization of the Digital Commons: Need for New Regulatory Solutions

In the effort to combat this multi-dimensional challenge, democratic states are faced with deep policy constraints, many of which can be paralyzing. The fundamental paradox is how to maintain the open, democratic character of the digital commons while at the same time countering more advanced opponents who are not held back by democratic principles. Disseminating disinformation is a tactic governments use to influence public opinion that has the potential to conflict with the strong constitutional freedoms of expression that exist in liberal democracies.

Why the Bay of Bengal Is Becoming the Heart of Asian Geopolitics

The rising significance of the Bay links closely to the growing Indo-Pacific concept. As the economic and strategic focus shifts toward Asia, major powers like the United States, China, India, Japan, Australia, and the European Union are paying more attention to maritime corridors connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

The Changing Dynamics of India–Bangladesh Relations in South Asia

By prioritising energy security, resolving the Teesta dispute, modernising border management, and strengthening economic integration, the two countries can contribute significantly to peace and prosperity in South Asia. The manner in which India and Bangladesh manage their differences will carry implications far beyond their borders.If successful, the partnership has the potential to emerge as a major engine of regional growth and stability. The time has come for cautious resets to evolve into bold and visionary action grounded in mutual respect, trust, and shared prosperity.

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Knowledge Gain via Quantum Entanglement

All great discoveries of the world like Einstein’s gravitation theory, Newton’s theory of light, gravity, motion, great music of Beethoven, Mozart among others, and the knowledge of Universe by sages and scientists has been obtained by this process. 

The Last Words of a Dying Tree

My body is bare from wear and tear,
A victim of the ravages of Man.

You Are Your Own Best Friend

Never let loneliness get you down,
Go climb the wall and play the clown,
Frolic around and dance in the rain,

Can the SIFC power Pakistan's economic revival?

SIFC seeks to lure $20 billion more in FDI focusing on renewable resources, agriculture and technology. Its goal is to stabilize Pakistan's balance of payments by elevating exports and cutting down imports mainly in vital fields like energy and food.

Neither A Million Moons Nor A Thousand Suns

Would ever take the place of a loving heart, 
For both light and warmth from within arise 
Let's get that straight from the start.

What Ails the World Today

Religion is the bane of the world today

Open Letter to Prime Minister of Pakistan on judicial reforms

Reforms when implemented, will not only restore public confidence in our justice system but will attract local and foreign investment, paving way for a more stable and prosperous Pakistan.

Can Pakistan reap its demographic dividend?

Huge numbers of young people without education, skills, or work possibilities can lead to greater poverty, social discontent, and even radicalisation. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 2022 Stats, Pakistan’s youth literacy rate is merely 72.7%.

AAUC announces Asian American Unity Summit and invites nominations for awards

The Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) has announced 2024 Asian American Unity Summit from September 19th to 20th, 2024, to be held at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. 

The Baloch National Gathering: Uniting against State oppression and exploitation

The Baloch National Gathering in Gwadar marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Baloch struggle, symbolizing unity, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.

Are Bangladesh’s peacekeepers really “fit for the future”?

Bangladesh which had only started to recruit women officers in its armed forces in 2000, deployed an all-female police unit in Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake where they fought against crimes like rape and assault in addition to protecting humanitarian convoys and preventing civic disorder.

Nearly four decades after Kanishka bombing, no accountability: India must not relent

A Canadian inquiry commission implicated Canada-based Babbar Khalsa for bombing Kanishka and killing 329 people, mostly Indians, on board, pointing out a series of errors by the Canadian government, police and security intelligence service; but Canada’s follow up to punish those responsible was pathetic, including letting off the American-origin suspect scot free. 

An open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Sapan

The Southasia Peace Action Network, or SAPAN, who say they are an independent, non-polical, non-partisan alliance of individuals and representatives of various organisations across South Asia and the South Asian diaspora  with an agenda for South Asian peace and unity, have written an open letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating him for winning a third term and advocating for more inclusive SAARC relations and resuming a dialogue with Pakistan for a cooperative South Asia,

The matriarch who keeps winning: Why the BJP failed in Bengal

What makes TMC, or its supremo Mamata Banerjee, seemingly unbeatable in West Bengal? Why does she keep winning despite her indifferent governance, multiple scams and embarrassing outbursts in public?

Indian diaspora must practice new paradigms in T&T, foster closer cultural ties with India

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has just returned from India where he signed an agreement, among other things, to assist in the establishment of a cricket academy at Trincity in northern Trinidad.