International Relations · February, 2026

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International Relations · February, 2026

Stories about International Relations from February, 2026

‘Are refugees being traded?’ UN questions the UK-France asylum swap

Experts warn bilateral exchange may erode refugee protections

Written by El Mehdi Boufaddi

2 weeks ago

After alleged racist insult, an Argentine tourist faces the possibility of prison time in Brazil

The case shocked people on social media over how seriously Brazilian law treats racism

Written by Global Voices Brazil

3 weeks ago

Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweets

The trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three months

Written by Syed Salman Mehdi

3 weeks ago

Is it useful to talk to a dictator? Belarusian opposition have doubts

Former political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova called for negotiations with Lukashenka; many don’t agree

Written by Daria Dergacheva

4 weeks ago

War, bloodshed, and legitimacy: Is Iran witnessing another internal coup?

From the 1980s to today, moments of war and uncertainty have triggered internal consolidation in Iran

Written by Reza Talebi

12 February 2026

Nepali poet Mani Lohani on life, literature, and the world of poetry

"If death is inevitable, why fear it?"

Written by Sangita Swechcha

12 February 2026

The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh’s national elections

Digital campaigning has become central to how political messages are delivered and received

Written by Mohammad Tarek Hasan

10 February 2026

The upcoming election will determine the future of Bangladesh’s democracy and reform agenda

The referendum paradox, the double-edged nature of digital democracy, and gender exclusion reveal a sobering reality

Written by Zulker Naeen

3 February 2026

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