The renowned Bangladeshi diplomat and scholar, Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury was the consummate

policy insider and practitioner. Now, from his perch at Singapore’s famed Institute for South Asian

Studies, he has been sharing his vast knowledge and analytical insights with the world in a series of

cogent articles and commentaries, happily brought together in this timely collection. This book is a

must-read for students, academics, policy makers, and practitioners, and all those who seek deeper

understanding of this vitally important part of the world.