Recently, Bangladesh’s decision to join a 14 country
maritime defense alliance led by Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of
commercial shipping along internationally important waterways such as the Red
Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden has sparked widespread discussion.
At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are intensifying day by
day, it is natural that Bangladesh’s decision to become part of such a security
framework has raised questions and prompted analysis. Many ar...
