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Examine the historical, political, and economic dimensions of the major issues of contention between India and Bangladesh. Comment on the assertion that domestic political narratives in both India and Bangladesh exacerbate bilateral disputes rather than resolve them.

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India–Bangladesh Bilateral Frictions: Historical, Political, and Economic Dimensions; and the Role of Domestic Narratives in Exacerbation The bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh is simultaneously one of deep historical entanglement and recurring contention. Overlapping legacies of partition and the 1971 War of Liberation anchor the historical substrate; political contestation over territory, resource-sharing, border management and … Continue reading Examine the historical, political, and economic dimensions of the major issues of contention between India and Bangladesh. Comment on the assertion that domestic political narratives in both India and Bangladesh exacerbate bilateral disputes rather than resolve them.

Is the concept of national interest a fixed and enduring principle, or does it evolve in response to changing strategic, political, and contextual circumstances?

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National Interest: Enduring Principle or Evolving Construct in International Relations? Introduction The concept of national interest has long served as a foundational axiom in the theory and practice of international relations. Rooted in realist thought, it is typically understood as the guiding compass of state behaviour in the anarchic international system, reflecting core concerns such … Continue reading Is the concept of national interest a fixed and enduring principle, or does it evolve in response to changing strategic, political, and contextual circumstances?