With nearly a third of the vote, Jamaat has achieved in Bangladesh what it never could even in Pakistan—major electoral breakthrough from fringes. This could prove destabilising for Dhaka and New Delhi. That three-quarters of its seats lie along the India-Bangladesh border makes it a serious concern for both.
Marco Rubio Europe speech softer than JD Vance — with some terms & conditions
Marco Rubio’s speech at Munich Security Conference contrasts JD Vance’s open Europe-bashing earlier. It isn’t a reversal but a softening. US and Europe belong together and can build a brave, new Western century. Terms and conditions apply, however. Europe must defend itself, stop immigrants, godless Communism and the climate cult.
PM Modi’s roadmap for India’s AI ambitions is clear. Don’t let fear-based activism derail it
PM Modi’s open invitation to invest in India as a data hub is an impactful pitch toward the country’s ambitions in the looming AI era. The Budget has already offered a tax holiday for data-centre services. The intent and roadmap are clear. It shouldn’t get derailed by old-style fear-based activism.