DISCUSSING PUBLIC POLICY, POLITICS, CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE
I was right when I wrote a blog post titled, “Here is the role that the United States has to play in international relations.” I wrote: “Long-term ties in international relations are developed by extending a helpful hand to a country or population in need. A helpful hand that pulls people out of crisis. A…
The United States of America has a key role to play on the global stage. Our country must actively stay involved in international affairs and focus on building economic bridges and defense partnerships. We have always known that. But this message needs to be stated again, with full clarity. This statement must be emphasized for…
Some say that a massive war may break out soon. That war, some believe, might be big enough to be called World War III. How likely is it that we might see the start of World War III, involving multiple countries across continents? We like to hope that there will not be a World War…
When studying and analyzing geopolitical issues, it is hard to make predictions, especially when the matter involves a brutal dictator who is using force to hold on to power. So, I cannot conclusively say whether Nicolas Maduro will step down from power. But I believe that Maduro does not have a lot of options, and…
The United States should not forget about Greenland. The Trump administration should keep an eye on Greenland for the possibility of purchasing the land through proper international negotiation and dealmaking. Greenland is a gem. There are probably more natural resources in Greenland than the average person can imagine. These are resources that can be extracted…
I am not exactly sure what to feel regarding the Ukraine-Russia War right now. We obviously continue to ask the question: Will peace be achieved? Unfortunately, it seems that the war will go on for much longer. Up until now, I felt very hopeful that the war between Ukraine and Russia will end sometime soon….
The city in which I was born and raised is now the world’s second largest city. I am referring to the city of Dhaka, in Bangladesh. I recently found that the United Nations published a new report and ranked Dhaka as the second most populous city in the world. The city has 36 million people….
Sheikh Hasina may finally face justice for all the crimes that she committed. With the court verdict expected to come soon, people are hoping to see this violent dictator sentenced to the highest possible punishment allowed by the court of law in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina, for over a decade and a half, had held on…
This week, Russian drones were detected in Poland’s airspace. This does not seem to be an accident or a mistake. Quite likely, it was a calculated move by Russia to provoke a North American Treaty Organization (NATO) country. Such an act by Russia is unacceptable, and I believe that NATO must respond with strength. Sending…
There is a major event that is coming up soon. It is actually a series of events that the entire world is going to enjoy. It is a sporting tournament that will take place over a period of multiple weeks. And this would be the greatest series of sporting events in the world, because of…
What a remarkable sight it was–a gathering of some of the most powerful leaders in global politics, in the White House! As President Donald J. Trump gave a warm welcome to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as the leaders from Europe, people around the world watched while hoping for peace. Will the Ukraine-Russia war come…
Freedom-loving Americans want the war between Ukraine and Russia to end because we cannot afford to continue to send money to Ukraine for an endless conflict. President Trump understands that priority and he acted as a real peacemaker during the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.To negotiate successfully, one has to be kind, patient, and firm at…
The Ukraine-Russia war would never have started, if we had bold leadership in the White House in 2022. But now that Donald J. Trump is back in office as the 47th president of the United States, I believe that he is the most capable leader to bring the Ukraine-Russian war to an end.In a recent…
I am not the only one saying it. There are many Americans, and others around the world, who believe that President Donald J. Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.Peace is hard to achieve. And once achieved, it’s hard to hold on to. Just as freedom must be protected every day, peace must also be guarded…
President Donald J. Trump is determined to win. The latest minerals deal with Ukraine is an example of a major victory.Americans have diverse viewpoints regarding America’s relation with Ukraine. Some believe that the United States should keep providing aid to Ukraine, while others believe that American taxpayer dollars should be spent to improve the lives…
The house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (the former leader of the political party known as the Awami League), located at Dhanmondi Road Number 32 in Dhaka, has been demolished. It has been set on fire, and it has been destroyed by freedom-loving Bangladeshis. As I watch the videos and images of people destroying the property—the…
There is growing unrest in Bangladesh—a country with an estimated population of 167 million people. Having been born and raised in Bangladesh, I am quite knowledgeable about the political landscape of this South Asian country, and I want to draw people’s attention to the need for security of U.S. Embassy officials there. The safety and…
In the day and age of division, there are some powerful forces that can bring people together. Music, of course. Sports, quite certainly. The ongoing FIFA World Cup is an example of the power of sports that can break barriers and unite people. Regardless of whether you call it “soccer” or “football”, one must agree…
The world has suffered a massive blow. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the global community’s failure to prevent the onset of such brutal attacks on innocent human beings have resulted in the erosion of people’s confidence in the civilized world. Many countries, including some of the largest industrialized nations, have expressed their commitment to…
Written in 2010. ABSTRACT The natural resource curse has plagued many countries. Scholars have studied the mechanisms through which the discovery of natural resources causes a country to end up facing civil and political strife, and devastating economic consequences. Botswana, a diamond-rich sub-Saharan country that gained its independence from the British in 1966, has successfully…
The opponents of our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms often bring up Australia as a role model for banning guns. They propose that America should follow Australia’s footsteps in taking away firearms from its citizens. First, I want to say: America is not Australia, and Australia is not America. Both are…