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Bangladesh Heads to the Polls as Minorities Face an Uncertain Future

Between December 2025 and January 2026, Bangladesh witnessed renewed violence targeting religious minorities, especially Hindus, amid political unrest following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Historical ties between major parties BNP... Read full article

Sangeeta Mohanty - February 11, 2026

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FO° Podcasts: Maduro, the War on Drugs and Trump’s Revival of the Monroe Doctrine

In this episode of FO° Podcasts, Atul Singh and Benjamin Delille examine US President Donald Trump’s confrontation with Venezuela, questioning Washington’s drug war narrative. Delille argues that geopolitical rivalry with China and Russia, rather than narcotics enforcement, drives US policy. They explore Venezuela’s disputed 2024...

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