SADF Press Conference 08.01.24 in Dhaka
The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) responded to a call for an expression of interest to observe the convening of the 12th national elections of Bangladesh held on 07 January 2024. SADF formed a team of observers that attended the elections. The following summarises the team’s initial observations of...
5 DAYS IN LIFE In the World’s Fifth Largest Democracy – F88
Abstract
This text describes Madalena Casaca’s (the writer) and Paulo Resendes’ (the photographer) stay in Bangladesh, the world’s fifth largest democracy, from 02 to 08.01.24, that is on the runup to the nation’s Twelfth National Elections and on election day. We travelled to Dhaka as Election Observers, with the mission...
Paulo Casaca commenting to the press on the seven January 2024.
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SADF observes Bangladesh Election 2024
BANGLADESH TWELFTH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTONS 2024
Short Report 08 January 2024
The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) responded to a call for an expression of interest to observe the convening of the 12th national elections of Bangladesh held on 07 January 2024. SADF formed a team of observers that attended the elections....
The Baloch rebellion at a turning point? – C264
On December 20th, 2023, Sarfraz Bangulzai alias Murid Baloch, a key ‘commander’ of the Baloch National Army (BNA), along with 70 other companions, announced his surrender during a press conference in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The event is remarkable since it was ‘the first time a top-ranking...
India-Armenia relationship: from cultural ties to strategic partnership – WP 36
Abstract: This text analyses the India-Armenia relationship, namely its evolution from cultural ties to a potential strategic collaboration. Recent diplomatic dialogues and defence deals highlight a deepening convergence, yet questions arise about implications in a complex geopolitical landscape. Cultural exchanges dating back to the 16th century are explored, revealing...
‘Post-NATO Afghanistan’ by Dr. Wahid Watanyar – an SADF Conference
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On 28 November, 2023, SADF held a webinar concerning the book ‘Post-NATO Afghanistan: Governance, Legitimacy and Politics of the Taliban’ (2023), by Dr Wahid Watanyar. The debate was also attended by Mr. James Page and Dr. Siegfried Wolf.
The book’s findings contradict some generally accepted visions of Afghanistan since 2021.
First,...
5 ESSENTIAL TRUTHS FROM ‘PARASITE’ – F87
A note to us, European Academics and Policy Makers
Abstract
This article is a note to European academics and policy makers involved in world affairs. It uses the South Korean movie ‘Parasite’ (Joon-ho, 2019) as an analogy to make a few comments, with a slight emphasis on Bangladeshi realities.
The movie in...
The forgotten victims of Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy – C263
Largely ignored by western media and decision makers, the Pakistani government started a repatriation process of unregistered ‘illegal foreigners’ ‘that could pressure ‘millions of Afghans back to their crisis-wrecked home country.’ In a joint statement, the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR) for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration...
An SADF Conference – Post-NATO Afghanistan
Post-NATO Afghanistan: Governance, Legitimacy and Politics of the Taliban
Timing: 15 H UTC (16 H Brussels time)
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This SADF conversation concerns the recently published book ‘Post-NATO Afghanistan: Governance, Legitimacy and Politics of the Taliban’ (2023), by Dr Wahid Watanyar. The book dwells on the...