| ID | 157615 |
| Title Proper | Foreign policy of Bangladesh |
| Other Title Information | emerging challenges |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Uddin, Mohammad Jasim ; Karim, Sajid |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Being placed in between low-income and lower-middle-income country
status, Bangladesh aspires to be a developed one by 2041. But there are several
emerging foreign policy challenges for the country. This paper limits its scope to
some specific challenges i.e., soft power diplomacy and image building, trade in
goods and services, attracting foreign direct investment, suiting development
assistance with development priorities, ensuring energy security, developing
transport connectivity, addressing transnational issues like water security and
maritime security, addressing climate change issues and balancing between/
among parties, interests and initiatives. Examining existing literature and
interview transcripts and undertaking interpretative approach, the paper tries
to develop its main argument - economic issues and economic diplomacy
encompassing resource mobilisation will remain crucial to formulate and
implement foreign policy agenda of Bangladesh. In mobilising resources, actors
concerned with foreign policy of Bangladesh need to work at multiple-levels
with proper understanding of internal and external dynamics, policy priorities
of vital countries as well as the organisations and instruments to make the policy
a success. |
| `In' analytical Note | BIISS Journal Vol. 37, No.4; Oct 2016: p.339-361 |
| Journal Source | BIISS Journal 2016-12 37, 4 |
| Key Words | Economic Diplomacy ; Energy Security ; Bangladesh ; Soft Power Diplomacy ; Foreign Policy |