by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari in The Nation, Jan 22, 2023The dynamics of great power competition in the 21st century are quite complicated. The US learnt from the war in Afghanistan that military operations would only lead to an economic drain but also that prolonged conflict results in a drastic change in public opinion, demanding the withdrawal of troops. It also compromised the image of the US at the international level. As per the Costs of…
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report in the Daily Observer, Jan 16, 2023 US Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has committed the US administration’s continuous support and cooperation for all future endeavours of Bangladesh and referred to the tremendous socio-economic development of the country since its independence. Both sides acknowledged the current trajectory of “excellent” bilateral relations and wished to explore new avenues and approaches to increase their economic cooperation and…
But Tatopani border is unlikely to open anytime soon.by Anil Giri in The Kathmandu Post,Dec 23, 2022China has decided to resume two-way cargo movement from Rasuwagadhi-Kerung-Jilong port, which was almost shut since the start of the Covid pandemic in early 2020, possibly before the end of the first week of 2023. But the decision is yet to be communicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. Speaking at an…