GLOCAL February 2014 | Page 2

CONTENTS Globally Local Year 1, Issue 2 February 2014 ----------------------Editor Imran Hasnat Contributors Barrister Harun ur Rashid Mohammad Amjad Hossain Shifat Bin Sadeque Nowrin Tabassum Shahnawaj Bulbul Margot Light Ishtiaque Alam Fahim Ibne Sarwar Imran Hasnat Mithun Paul ----------------------- 01 Equidistance policy of Bangladesh between India and China 05 Nuclear non-proliferation treaty vis-àvis Iran 10 Strengthening Diplomatic Relations through Cultural Diplomacy 14 Taking bribes from Multinationals: The Bangladesh case 17 Implementing the Idea of Liberalism on the Indian Sub-Continent 22 Russia at home and abroad: Past successes, future challenges 27 Disease and Security: Exploring the Nexus 34 You are with Aladeen or with Aladeen!: Dissecting The Dictator 36 Globalization and the concept of “Environmental Justice” 41 DRONES: Just eye in the sky? [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE What we do today will be a history for the future generations. The world political arena although seems more peaceful and stable than the last decade, it is experiencing several critical challenges related to non-traditional security and potential clash of civilizations. Environmental issues are getting prominence steadily and countries around the world are being more concerned about the environmental challenges. Bangladesh is at the crossroad of history now. Her rise in international arena will define her future. In this issue of GLOCAL we have addressed several global issues ranging from foreign policy to nuclear non-proliferation and from environmental justice to more contemporary phenomenon such as drones. Here at GLOCAL we value the freedom of expression to utmost point and thereby claim to be unbiased to any interpretations. We wish to provide credible platform for prospective authors to endeavor into academic discourse, yet views and opinions expressed in the articles of GLOCAL are entirely author's own. We hope that you enjoy this issue of GLOCAL and keep us inspiring through your feedback. Happy Reading!!! .