Bahauddin Foizee, International Policy Digest Journalist Profile

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From Strait of Hormuz to Dhaka: How a distant crisis could hit our homes

4 days ago | thedailystar.net | Bahauddin Foizee

What if a narrow stretch of water, thousands of miles away, could influence how much you pay for your next meal in Dhaka? On Sunday, Iran's parliament has passed a bill that could allow the country to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if deemed necessary, although the final decision rests with the Supreme National Security Council. This comes in response to recent escalations in Israel's war on Iran, particularly after the US carried out strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran.
Post-Assad power struggle: a new battle awaits Syria

Dec 10, 2024 | onlineopinion.com.au | Bahauddin Foizee

The watershed moment in Syria with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad has triggered a complex and high-stakes scramble for influence in a region already rife with instability. As Syrian rebel forces have seized Damascus, toppling over more than 50 years of Assad family's autocratic rule, the implications for regional geopolitics are profound. A newly fragmented Syria presents both opportunity and peril, as regional powers, each with divergent interests, race to reshape the country's future.
Post-Assad Power Struggle: A New Battle Awaits Syria - OpEd

Dec 9, 2024 | eurasiareview.com | Bahauddin Foizee

The watershed moment in Syria with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad has triggered a complex and high-stakes scramble for influence in a region already rife with instability. As Syrian rebel forces have seized Damascus, toppling over more than 50 years of Assad family’s autocratic rule, the implications for regional geopolitics are profound. A newly fragmented Syria presents both opportunity and peril, as regional powers, each with divergent interests, race to reshape the country’s future.
The battle for Syria's future is far from over

Dec 9, 2024 | asiatimes.com | Bahauddin Foizee

Overview: The fall of Bashar al-Assad has sparked a fierce geopolitical battle, as various regional and global powers vie for influence over Syria's future. From the U.S. advocating for democracy to regional rivals like Turkey and Saudi Arabia backing competing factions, the nation’s fragmented future poses both opportunities and threats. The ultimate challenge will be the reconstruction of Syria amid sectarian tensions, extremist threats and the shifting interests of global powers.