People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception? The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception? The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

While people power movements upend politics, they often fail to produce lasting democratic change. Bangladesh has a chance to be an exception — but it won't be easy.
I explain why in this essay for @npr.org. Thanks for the opportunity to write, @nivincent.bsky.social!
www.npr.org/2024/12/21/g...

Nepal’s Prime Minister Makes Significant China Trip K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Makes Significant China Trip K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

Nepal prime minister Oli took a gamble by going to China this week, as he risked upsetting his coalition allies & key partner India. But it paid off, and now Nepal is one step closer to implementing the Belt and Road Initiative. This week for @foreignpolicy.com: foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/04/n...

Geopolitical Shifts and New Alliances in Eurasia

Today at 2pm we host a timely online event on an overlooked topic: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted the geopolitics of Eurasia, including Central Asia’s ties w/South Asia. I’ll be speaking on how India & Pakistan fit into this. More info & RSVP link: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/geopol...