Asif Bin Ali

Asif Bin Ali is a doctoral fellow at Georgia State University, USA. He can be reached at [email protected].

Breaking down the new populist playbook in Bangladesh

Many people think that the old authoritarian chapter is over and a new era has begun.

1d ago

How victimhood distorts our sense of history

Many Bangladeshi historians and intellectuals have reinforced this habit of seeing ourselves only as victims.

2w ago

In which direction is South Asian University headed?

The South Asian University, established in New Delhi in 2010, is a remarkable institution in terms of what it envisaged. SAARC-watchers are generally of the view that the university is perhaps ahead of its times, and is the best functioning SAARC institution despite its many problems.

6y ago
December 7, 2025
December 7, 2025

Breaking down the new populist playbook in Bangladesh

Many people think that the old authoritarian chapter is over and a new era has begun.

November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025

How victimhood distorts our sense of history

Many Bangladeshi historians and intellectuals have reinforced this habit of seeing ourselves only as victims.

October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019

In which direction is South Asian University headed?

The South Asian University, established in New Delhi in 2010, is a remarkable institution in terms of what it envisaged. SAARC-watchers are generally of the view that the university is perhaps ahead of its times, and is the best functioning SAARC institution despite its many problems.