Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Title: Year in Review–2025: Major Global Events
Presenter: Md Jahan Shoieb, Research Fellow, BIISS
Organized by: Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic
Studies (BIISS)
Format: Monthly Research Meet
Background:
The global landscape in 2025 has witnessed significant geopolitical, economic,
and security developments. Intensifying great-power competition, shifting
alliances, regional conflicts, and climate diplomacy initiatives have all
contributed to the evolution of the international order. Understanding these trends is
essential for informed policy-making, strategic planning, and anticipating
challenges and opportunities in South Asia and beyond.
Objective:
The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the major global events
of 2025, analyze their implications for international relations, and explore
their relevance for Bangladesh’s foreign policy, strategic interests, and
regional security.
Key Focus Areas:
Expected Outcome:
Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the global developments of
2025 and their potential impact on Bangladesh and the region, supporting more
informed policy discussions and strategic decision-making.
Title: The US Intervention in Venezuela and the Peril of International Law and Order
Presenter: Md Nahiyan Shajid Khan, Research Officer, BIISS
Organized by: Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic
Studies (BIISS)
Format: Monthly Research Meet
Background:
The political and economic crisis in Venezuela has drawn significant
international attention. The United States’ involvement, including sanctions,
diplomatic pressure, and support for opposition actors, has sparked debates on
sovereignty, non-intervention, and the principles of international law. These
developments raise critical questions about the enforcement of international
norms, the role of powerful states in shaping global order, and the
sustainability of a rule-based international system.
Objective:
The session aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the U.S. intervention in
Venezuela, its legal and ethical implications, and its broader impact on
international law, norms, and order.
Key Focus Areas: