Recent Publications

The Teesta River plays a vital role in the socio-economic fabric of Bangladesh. The article delves into the intricate dynamics of the Teesta River dispute in South Asia showcasing the enmeshment of domestic politics, bilateral relations and regional geopolitics in the context of transboundary water disputes. It emphasizes the critical role India plays in both Indo-Bangladesh bilateral ties and the overarching stability of the region.

Bangladesh is in dire need to expand international cooperation in its energy sector. Exploring the drivers of recently increased India-Bangladesh energy collaboration, the article delves into India's paradoxical role as an energy provider to Bangladesh despite its own energy security challenges. This strategic partnership highlights Bangladesh's growing geopolitical significance for India and aligns with the broader context of South Asia's increasing geo-politicization amidst the resurgence of great power rivalry in international politics.

Sri Lanka's foreign policy finds itself in a geopolitical tug-of-war, forced to balance its own interests and commitments to various regional and extra regional powers. The article explores Sri Lanka's options to harmonize its economic pursuits amidst increasing geopolitical rivalries and proposes a strategic pivot toward middle powers like Japan and South Korea for pursuing economic and development partnerships.

The discourse on climate-induced migration in South Asia often intertwines with regional issues such as shared water resources, border controls, and regional cooperation. Unpacking the complexities that hinder a regional approach in South Asia, this article showcases the intricate link between an underwhelming recognition of climate-induced migration and regional geopolitics. It advocates for a unified regional approach to address challenges, highlighting both the risk of resentment among nations and the opportunity for increased regional cooperation in tackling climate migration and broader environmental issues.

Mapping the cybersecurity landscape of South Asia, this article explores the intricate link between geopolitics and cybersecurity cooperation in the region. It argues that despite sharing cyber vulnerabilities and facing common threat actors, geopolitical hurdles make cyber cooperation difficult. Highlighting that avenues for fostering cybersecurity cooperation do exist in South Asia, it concludes by proposing a regional mechanism for achieving the limited yet crucial goal of fortifying civil cyber infrastructure in the region.