Papers by Md. Azmal Mahmud Khan
Jahangirnagar University Journal of International Relations, 2019
After the demise of the Cold War and the emergence of the multi-polar world
system, we see a sig... more After the demise of the Cold War and the emergence of the multi-polar world
system, we see a significant decrease in the number of interstate warfare. At
the same time, the number of intrastate conflicts has gone up rapidly. State
centric ideas have been amalgamated with the idea of the security of the
people. In such conditions the concept of human security is gaining much
importance in the discussion of world peace. The very existence of violence
impedes the existence of peace. Existence of violence in one part of the world
threatens the existence of peace on the other parts as well. Since this era of
human civilization is a period of global interconnectedness, here the role of
media is manifold and cannot be overlooked. Media is a tool that can be used
to create violence as well as to create sustainable peace. The politics of using
media as a tool is a part of human history. At present, media works as a
common platform to create awareness among the global stakeholders
regarding issues of interests. The growing concerns about the global issues
are interconnected and facilitated through media. Hence, media can play a
vital role at different levels in mitigating violence and promoting peace. This
article is an attempt to find a general conceptualization of peace and violence
as well as to look deep into the role of media in reducing violence and the
creation of peace.
The Jahangirnagar University Journal of International Relations, 2015
Globalization usually refers to the idea of worldwide interconnectedness. Globalization perhaps i... more Globalization usually refers to the idea of worldwide interconnectedness. Globalization perhaps is the most powerful force which is challenging the traditional notion of state to state interaction and reshaping it in various ways. Apart from the relations among states within the political arena, it also includes economic, social and cultural variables. Critics point out that the process of globalization threatens to undermine state sovereignty. As a result, the traditional notion of nation-state is gradually evolving in the era of globalization. It is also argued that the globalization process has long been used as a tool to dominate the developing economies by the developed countries. Globalization thus offers different opportunities to different economies. Hence, we need to analyze the impacts of globalization from multiple aspects. This article is an attempt to analyze the origin of globalization, its impacts on international relations, impact on state sovereignty using various methods of analysis.
The Jahangirnagar University Journal of International Relations, 2018
Extremism is regarded as one of the most grievous threats in contemporary time. It has always bee... more Extremism is regarded as one of the most grievous threats in contemporary time. It has always been a complex idea incorporating various elements simultaneously such as political motives, spread of intolerance within the society, degradation of social and cultural values and most recently the misinterpretation of religions. Hence, it is a matter of paramount importance to understand the nexus between extremism and religion properly in order to minimize the threat effectively. Though there is no connection between Islam and extremism, Islam is very often associated with extremism. In Bangladesh, we have observed sporadic incidents of extremist activities in the distant past, which had been dealt with effective anti-extremism measures. However, we see a rise of extremist activities in the recent past. Therefore, we need to analyze the causes behind this sudden rise of extremist activities and construct a neutral attitude towards the problem deciphering the complexities. This paper is an attempt to analyze the current level of threat of extremism in Bangladesh, importance of constructing a neutral attitude towards extremism analyzing the perception of common people and suggest possible alternative methods apart from those which are already in effect in the country to eliminate the threat of extremism. Introduction: Bangladesh, after liberation, accepted secularism as a national attitude and it was one of the four pillars of the constitution (1972) apart from nationalism, socialism and democracy. This fundamental principle was removed from the constitution by the 5th amendment and in 1988 Islam was declared as the state religion. But the constitution went back to the spirit of secularism after Bangladesh Supreme Court declared the 5th amendment illegal in 2010. In spite of the secular attitude of the state, religious or communal conflicts are not uncommon here for various reasons. The recent outbreak of extremist activities in the name of religion within the country and the nature of these violent incidents have given birth to worries regarding social peace and stability as well as the origin of the problem. It will be easier to find a solution if the origin and the nature of the problem is examined rigorously. This paper will analyze the inception and present situation of extremism in Bangladesh. In addition, an attempt will be made to highlight the importance to construct a neutral attitude towards extremism after examining the popular perception about extremism within the country. Finally, based on the analysis, this paper will also recommend possible solutions to mitigate the issue.
The Jahangirnagar University Journal of International Relations , 2014
The prevailing crisis in Crimea is considered as a major event in the contemporary international ... more The prevailing crisis in Crimea is considered as a major event in the contemporary international politics. While a group of international politics experts consider this event as a unique phenomenon there is another group who do not share the same view. Consequently, the debate among the experts resulted in a major division among the important actors within the international system. The Crimean crisis has
diverse political dimensions as well as economic ones. Moreover, there is a division in Crimea based on ethnic identity. While the crisis is sensitive for Russia considering it as a matter of self-esteem, for the western powers the primary concern is economic and then political. Hence, no single approach is enough to bring an end of the crisis. Rather a multidimensional approach is necessary for the sake of peaceful settlement of the Crimean crisis. This article attempts to analyze the multidimensional nature of the crisis prevailing in Crimean Peninsula. In addition to that, the article makes an effort to unveil the interests held by different actors involved in the crisis and analyzes the implications of the crisis in shaping the politics both at the regional and global height.
The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences, 2012
The paper evaluates the changing patterns of diplomacy in the contemporary world; particularly th... more The paper evaluates the changing patterns of diplomacy in the contemporary world; particularly the ways globalization and technological innovations have shaped its trans-boundary character. These changes in the new diplomacy have increased the importance of public diplomacy and the roles of diplomats that challenge traditional modes of state-to-state diplomacy. However, we would like to argue that such changes in contemporary diplomatic practices should be seen as transitional, rather than revolutionary.
Women, Society and Politics: a study of South Asia, 2019
The threat of extremism is multidimensional and ever changing. It is not Newtonian but
Darwinian... more The threat of extremism is multidimensional and ever changing. It is not Newtonian but
Darwinian. Hence, it is difficult to develop a flawless counter-terrorism policy to eliminate the
threat completely. Bangladesh is a Muslim majority country with secularism as one of its
founding principles. The penetration of extremist ideas in the country undermined the secularist
spirit to a great extent. The rising involvement of women along with men in extremism is an
indication of moral rapture in the society. This problem needs to address vigorously and
efficiently. The root causes behind the involvement of women in extremism should be unveiled
and an unbiased effective policy needs to be formulated to eliminate future and prevailing
threats. This paper attempts to unveil those issues and provide necessary guidelines to counter
and prevent violent extremism.
Jahangirnagar University Journal of International Relations , 2018
Extremism is regarded as one of the most grievous threats in contemporary time. It has always bee... more Extremism is regarded as one of the most grievous threats in contemporary time. It has always been a complex idea incorporating various elements simultaneously such as political motives, spread of intolerance within the society, degradation of social and cultural values and most recently the misinterpretation of religions. Hence, it is a matter of paramount importance to understand the nexus between extremism and religion properly in order to minimize the threat effectively. Though there is no connection between Islam and extremism, Islam is very often associated with extremism. In Bangladesh, we have observed sporadic incidents of extremist activities in the distant past, which had been dealt with effective anti-extremism measures. However, we see a rise of extremist activities in the recent past. Therefore, we need to analyze the causes behind this sudden rise of extremist activities and construct a neutral attitude towards the problem deciphering the complexities. This paper is an attempt to analyze the current level of threat of extremism in Bangladesh, importance of constructing a neutral attitude towards extremism analyzing the perception of common people and suggest possible alternative methods apart from those which are already in effect in the country to eliminate the threat of extremism.
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Papers by Md. Azmal Mahmud Khan
system, we see a significant decrease in the number of interstate warfare. At
the same time, the number of intrastate conflicts has gone up rapidly. State
centric ideas have been amalgamated with the idea of the security of the
people. In such conditions the concept of human security is gaining much
importance in the discussion of world peace. The very existence of violence
impedes the existence of peace. Existence of violence in one part of the world
threatens the existence of peace on the other parts as well. Since this era of
human civilization is a period of global interconnectedness, here the role of
media is manifold and cannot be overlooked. Media is a tool that can be used
to create violence as well as to create sustainable peace. The politics of using
media as a tool is a part of human history. At present, media works as a
common platform to create awareness among the global stakeholders
regarding issues of interests. The growing concerns about the global issues
are interconnected and facilitated through media. Hence, media can play a
vital role at different levels in mitigating violence and promoting peace. This
article is an attempt to find a general conceptualization of peace and violence
as well as to look deep into the role of media in reducing violence and the
creation of peace.
diverse political dimensions as well as economic ones. Moreover, there is a division in Crimea based on ethnic identity. While the crisis is sensitive for Russia considering it as a matter of self-esteem, for the western powers the primary concern is economic and then political. Hence, no single approach is enough to bring an end of the crisis. Rather a multidimensional approach is necessary for the sake of peaceful settlement of the Crimean crisis. This article attempts to analyze the multidimensional nature of the crisis prevailing in Crimean Peninsula. In addition to that, the article makes an effort to unveil the interests held by different actors involved in the crisis and analyzes the implications of the crisis in shaping the politics both at the regional and global height.
Darwinian. Hence, it is difficult to develop a flawless counter-terrorism policy to eliminate the
threat completely. Bangladesh is a Muslim majority country with secularism as one of its
founding principles. The penetration of extremist ideas in the country undermined the secularist
spirit to a great extent. The rising involvement of women along with men in extremism is an
indication of moral rapture in the society. This problem needs to address vigorously and
efficiently. The root causes behind the involvement of women in extremism should be unveiled
and an unbiased effective policy needs to be formulated to eliminate future and prevailing
threats. This paper attempts to unveil those issues and provide necessary guidelines to counter
and prevent violent extremism.
system, we see a significant decrease in the number of interstate warfare. At
the same time, the number of intrastate conflicts has gone up rapidly. State
centric ideas have been amalgamated with the idea of the security of the
people. In such conditions the concept of human security is gaining much
importance in the discussion of world peace. The very existence of violence
impedes the existence of peace. Existence of violence in one part of the world
threatens the existence of peace on the other parts as well. Since this era of
human civilization is a period of global interconnectedness, here the role of
media is manifold and cannot be overlooked. Media is a tool that can be used
to create violence as well as to create sustainable peace. The politics of using
media as a tool is a part of human history. At present, media works as a
common platform to create awareness among the global stakeholders
regarding issues of interests. The growing concerns about the global issues
are interconnected and facilitated through media. Hence, media can play a
vital role at different levels in mitigating violence and promoting peace. This
article is an attempt to find a general conceptualization of peace and violence
as well as to look deep into the role of media in reducing violence and the
creation of peace.
diverse political dimensions as well as economic ones. Moreover, there is a division in Crimea based on ethnic identity. While the crisis is sensitive for Russia considering it as a matter of self-esteem, for the western powers the primary concern is economic and then political. Hence, no single approach is enough to bring an end of the crisis. Rather a multidimensional approach is necessary for the sake of peaceful settlement of the Crimean crisis. This article attempts to analyze the multidimensional nature of the crisis prevailing in Crimean Peninsula. In addition to that, the article makes an effort to unveil the interests held by different actors involved in the crisis and analyzes the implications of the crisis in shaping the politics both at the regional and global height.
Darwinian. Hence, it is difficult to develop a flawless counter-terrorism policy to eliminate the
threat completely. Bangladesh is a Muslim majority country with secularism as one of its
founding principles. The penetration of extremist ideas in the country undermined the secularist
spirit to a great extent. The rising involvement of women along with men in extremism is an
indication of moral rapture in the society. This problem needs to address vigorously and
efficiently. The root causes behind the involvement of women in extremism should be unveiled
and an unbiased effective policy needs to be formulated to eliminate future and prevailing
threats. This paper attempts to unveil those issues and provide necessary guidelines to counter
and prevent violent extremism.