The Pathfinder Foundation and the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka have launched a lecture series marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, opening with a discussion on
The Mecca Accord, signed in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, represents a striking recalibration of power within the Islamic world. It is not merely a defence pact but a
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first overseas tour since assuming office in February 2026 was as much about signalling intent as it was about securing tangible outcomes. By choosing Kuala Lumpur and
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The war between Russia and Ukraine has, over time, assumed a scale and significance that extends far beyond its immediate geography. What began as a conflict rooted in contested history and national
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The China–Taiwan dispute has entered a phase where history still matters, but numbers matter more. What began in 1949 as the unfinished business of a civil war is today measured in aircraft
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As fighting and brinkmanship intensify across West Asia, mediation has become the diplomatic currency of the moment. Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have all stepped forward—quietly or otherwise—offering to bridge gaps between Washington,
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The world is again confronting a conflict whose shockwaves extend far beyond the immediate battlefield. The confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and their adversary -Iran has triggered a chain reaction now
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Bangladesh emerged in 1971 with the promise of democracy, equality, and self‑determination. The 1972 Constitution enshrined those ideals, and the first general election in 1973 handed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Awami League an
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