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Atia Ibnat Rifah

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Feminism and the Global South: Beyond borrowed narratives of Western feminism

Western feminism often sees the family as an oppressive or repressive structure. But in South Asian or African societies, the family is the main place of social security. Therefore, feminism here does not want to break up the family, but to build a new family and create a partnership between men and women.

A New Era of Regional Unity under Yunus’s Leadership in BIMSTEC?

At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Dr. Muhammad Yunus assumes leadership, signaling a transformative era for regional cooperation. His four-point proposal emphasizes people-centric growth, climate action, digital equality, and youth leadership—offering a visionary path for South and Southeast Asia.

Can BIMSTEC succeed where SAARC failed?

The biggest problem of SAARC was the political rivalry between India and Pakistan, which has become a huge obstacle to effective regional policy making. BIMSTEC does not have that problem. Here, the goal is not competition, but cooperation to achieve economic prosperity. As a result, member countries are able to reach consensus and take…

The unfulfilled dream: Is SAARC doomed to die?

Currently, another organization called Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is gaining importance in which several countries including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand are associated. It is creating a connection between South Asia and Southeast Asia, where…

Elephant diplomacy: Myanmar's gift of elephants to Russian zoo has strategic significance

The elephant is not just an animal, it is a symbol of power, royalty, and diplomacy in the pages of history.  Myanmar’s gift of six elephants to Russia is not just a simple gift, but an important strategic move in regional and global politics.