Khan's Take

It is typical of the classical textbook on IR to pose a clear dichotomy to small states existing under the dominance of a larger power, which are either to 'Balance' or 'Bandwagon'. The relation between Bangladesh and India for decades was seen in such a way. At one point, there was an attempt to balance, which meant coldness and ideological conflict, while at another time, it involved bandwagoning based on political confidence and historic bonding. Yet, the political transf

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