June 28, 2023
How India, the US, and China Can Impact Bangladesh’s Impending Election
By Mubashar Hasan
Unlike in previous elections, India has stepped back from a proactive role in shaping the electoral outcome. While China is backing Prime Minister Hasina, the U.S. is pushing back.
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June 28, 2023
America’s India Problem
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.
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June 27, 2023
The Emerging Contours of Saudi-Emirati Competition in Southeast Asia
By Timothy Bettis
The two gulf states’ growing diplomatic and economic outreach to the region is beginning to develop a competitive dynamic.
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June 27, 2023
China’s Foreign PR Enablers
By Sarah Cook
Public relations firms based in target countries play a critical role in the Chinese government’s global propaganda system.