La Reserve Bank of India a présenté une proposition au gouvernement de New Delhi pour relier les monnaies numériques des banques centrales des pays du BRICS, facilitant ainsi les transactions commerciales et touristiques entre ces économies émergentes. Cette initiative, qui pourrait figurer à l’ordre du jour du sommet des BRICS de cette année, qui se tiendra en Inde, représente une […]

The new coalition, including both Islamist parties and more centrist ones, signals a sea-change in Bangladesh’s politics. “Bikolpo Ke?” (Who is the alternative?) That slogan gained immense momentum during and after Bangladesh’s July Uprising, capturing the sentiment of fed-up citizens. The answer – “Ami” (Me) – became a rallying cry that symbolized the rejection of the established political order. The […]

IntroductionThe rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) to the forefront of the global jihadist movement challenges al Qaeda’s prominence and influence. The ISIS counter-state that does away with the Iraq-Syria border, as well as its growing presence in such places as Libya, the Sinai, and Afghanistan, are proof of the group’s power and the effectiveness […]

China’s repression of its Muslim citizens acts as a lightning rod for criticism of the country and its influence campaign in Central Asia. As China deepens its economic and political footprint across Central Asia, it has also found itself entangled in the region’s evolving religious and ideological currents. Among the most sensitive, and potentially volatile, of these is the role […]