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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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In Bangladesh, Islamists Can Lose the Election—and Still Capture the State

In Bangladesh, Islamists Can Lose the Election—and Still Capture the State

Jamaat did not form the government, but the wider Islamist ecosystem may be reshaping the state from inside. Bangladesh’s February election did not...

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Purna Lal Chakma

Why Israel Is Right to Watch Hamas-Linked Activity in Bangladesh

Why Israel Is Right to Watch Hamas-Linked Activity in Bangladesh

When Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar reportedly alleged that Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, many people in...

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Purna Lal Chakma

What the Chittagong Hill Tracts Reveal About Bangladesh’s Future

Both societies have wrestled with questions of identity, security, demographics, and the challenge of protecting vulnerable communities in the face of...

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What Happens If Iran’s Regime Survives This War?

Observing the Middle East conflict from Tokyo often feels like witnessing a distant storm that steadily intensifies. What began with the October 7...

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Purna Lal Chakma