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The U.S.‑Bangladesh Framework Agreement Takes Effect, Shifting South Asia’s Balance of Power
On May 5–7, 2026, a delegation from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative arrived in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, for negotiations on implementing the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), signed February 9, 2026. The agreement grants the United States access to Bangladesh’s port infrastructure and opens its market to American Big Tech companies, digital platforms, and energy suppliers in exchange for a reduced 19 percent tariff on textiles and duty‑free status for selected categories. In a personal letter to newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, President Trump tied the preservation of Bangladesh’s trade preferences to...
Solid Info
May 13, 2026
09:39

Persistent Issues, Emerging Threats: Germany’s 45th Panzer Brigade and Hybrid Vulnerabilities in Lithuania

On December 2019, 2023, Germany and Lithuania signed an official agreement on a deployment of armored German brigade in Lithuania. This was a histo...
Lukas Šimonis
May 4, 2026
14:15

Islamist Offensive in Mali: The Prospect of a “Syrian Scenario” in the Sahel

On April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive by the Islamist groups JNIM (Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) and the Azawad Liberation Front swept ...
Solid Info
April 29, 2026
09:00