Dr Swasti Rao joined ThePrint as Consulting Editor (International and Strategic Affairs) in 2024. She is a geopolitical expert, commentator, and author. You can reach her at swasti.rao@theprint.in.
India’s over the top support for Hasina. Not wise statesmanship at work. Her departure two years ago provided an opportunity to move on. Didn’t happen. Before her “ private event “ the government of Bangladesh had conveyed its disapproval to the Indian high commissioner. With respect, if we want a better relationship , we will have to work for it.
I worry about Bangladesh. More precisely, about where our relationship with Bangladesh is headed. It will be a huge setback if it joins the Mecca Accord. It has always bought weapons from China, is now planning purchase of fighter jets a well.
India’s over the top support for Hasina. Not wise statesmanship at work. Her departure two years ago provided an opportunity to move on. Didn’t happen. Before her “ private event “ the government of Bangladesh had conveyed its disapproval to the Indian high commissioner. With respect, if we want a better relationship , we will have to work for it.
I worry about Bangladesh. More precisely, about where our relationship with Bangladesh is headed. It will be a huge setback if it joins the Mecca Accord. It has always bought weapons from China, is now planning purchase of fighter jets a well.