The Danger of Bus Racing in Bangladesh

In a rare moment of personal levity amidst a demanding diplomatic schedule, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted the legendary British rock band Deep Purple at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting served as a courtesy visit for the musicians, but for Takaichi, it was an encounter with … Read more

Bangladesh & Climate Change: Risks, Vulnerability & Coastal Impacts

Living with Rising Waters: Bangladesh Faces a Climate Crisis Bangladesh, a low-lying delta nation, is on the front lines of the climate crisis. The country is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels, increasingly frequent and intense cyclones, and devastating floods. Nearly half of its population lives within 10 meters of sea level, … Read more