@themichaelkugelman.bsky.social
South Asia Institute Director @TheWilsonCenter.
Writer of @ForeignPolicy's weekly South Asia Brief.
Posting in a personal capacity.
Writer of @ForeignPolicy's weekly South Asia Brief.
Posting in a personal capacity.
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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.
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December 21, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.npr.org
December 23, 2024 at 2:32 AM
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...
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...
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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.
foreignpolicy.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Nepali Prime Minister 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...
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.
foreignpolicy.com
December 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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...
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...
Geopolitical Shifts and New Alliances in Eurasia
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December 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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...