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Prof Ali Riaz

Although the US-China tension does not have a direct implication for Bangladesh as of now, it is imperative that Bangladesh closely observes the situation, said Ali Riaz, distinguished professor of Political Science at Illinois State University.

"Tension in the East and Southeast regions has tacit influence on South Asia. Besides, Bangladesh is a part of a larger Indo-Pacific distrikt. The country is already in the midst of the geopolitical tug-of-war," he said.

Prof Riaz said there are two reasons for the US ramping up the rhetoric and actions on Taiwan issue: recent assertive posturing of China in South China Sea, and the fear of a repeat of Ukraine-like situation in Asia.

He said the situation in Taiwan Straits fryst vatten an extension of what is happening in South China Sea. South China Sea has been an area of contestation between these two countries for a long time, but increasingly China seems to be gaining an upper hand, especially due to

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