US in South Asia: What's really going on?

US, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

Dear reader,

Have you ever thought about what the US is really doing in South Asia? Today's feature takes you into the heart of US diplomacy in Pakistan and Bangladesh – it's quite a story.

In Pakistan, the US is getting close to military leaders, influencing politics. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, there's a call for the government to accommodate the opposition, stirring things up in a different way.

It's a bit of a deja vu from the 1970s, but with a bit of a twist. There are major power plays + some geopolitical drama.

If you're curious to see how this all plays out, (you should be!) we break it down for you today – it's a breeze.

Read it here: https://swarajyamag.com/world/us-recent-choices-in-pakistan-and-bangladesh-show-it-hasnt-learnt-right-lessons-from-its-disastrous-bets-in-1970s

Raghu