After 2026 election, Dhaka must set out clear India, China, and US ...
After 2026 election, Dhaka must set out clear India, China, and US ...
Model Diplomat1 min readasia
Bangladesh needs a stable, forward-looking foreign policy framework beyond election cycles. The article argues that Dhaka currently treats India, China, and the US as partisan symbols rather than fixed interests, risking inconsistent policies with changing governments. Key recommendations after the 2026 election:
- Establish three enduring, broadly supported country policies for India, China, and the US that survive political shifts.
- Publish a foreign-policy white paper wi
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