Posts tagged Bangladesh
Costly Coal or Novelty Nuclear: How are States in South and Southeast Asia Responding to the Conflict in the Middle East?

States in South and Southeast Asia have found themselves increasingly dependent on oil traded through the Strait of Hormuz. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, energy shortages and reliance on coal have become the new trend. In an effort to rapidly secure energy for their people and to keep their economies up and running, these states are forced to turn to alternatives to oil and liquified natural gas, pushing the region into a new era of energy use. 

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Cricket Diplomacy: The Modern-Day Battlefield

Cricket Diplomacy, once a metaphorical olive branch, has grown to become a physical manifestation of geopolitical fractures in South Asia. The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup demonstrates how sports stadiums become extensions of political conflict. Decisions surrounding player safety, match boycotts, and tournament logistics, revealed that Cricket is no longer just a game.

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