Bahauddin Foizee: The Geopolitics of Asia-Pacific

*Original Air Date: September 16, 2017

Geopolitical analyst Bahauddin Foizee discusses the Rohingya conflict in Myanmar and its spillover into Bangladesh. He also discusses Bangladesh's role in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and how the US is seeking to undermine the New Silk Road by supporting India while Russia moves closer to Pakistan.

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Show Notes
http://southasiajournal.net/trump-adds-intensity-to-obamas-policy-of-partnering-india-gradually-deserting
http://www.atimes.com/bangladesh-showcases-readiness-security-threats
https://bahauddinfoizee.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/quick-read-direct-us-china-or-us-russia-confrontation-is-unlikely
http://www.atimes.com/irans-rising-influence-raises-saudi-eyebrows
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170401-shared-regional-agendas-are-stimulating-the-rapid-rise-of-turkey-qatar-cooperation
http://thediplomat.com/2016/12/the-real-reason-bajwa-was-appointed-pakistans-chief-of-army-staff
http://www.dw.com/en/opinion-the-gray-area-in-myanmars-rohingya-conflict/a-40384101

Website
https://bahauddinfoizee.wordpress.com

About Bahauddin Foizee
Bahauddin Foizee is an international affairs columnist, and specializes in greater Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern geopolitics. His articles have appeared in many international outlets such as The Diplomat, Asia Times, Eurasia Review, Modern Diplomacy and leading Dhaka-based English papers, including The Independent, The Financial Express and Daily Observer. Also a legal practitioner, he holds a law degree from the University of London.

*Music used in podcast intro is from the album "Musicke & Mirth" (available on iTunes): http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html