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This entry serves as a placeholder for the Table of Contents or an introductory article for the BIISS Journal, Volume 28, Number 4, published in October 2007. This issue contains a collection of scholarly articles addressing various topics in international relations, security studies, and development, with a particular focus on issues relevant to Bangladesh and the South Asian region. The articles in this volume explore a range of contemporary challenges and policy debates. The journal aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of these complex issues and to foster informed discussion among academics, policymakers, and the general public. This placeholder ensures the completeness of the issue's article manifest within the database structure.

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This entry represents the introductory section or Table of Contents for the BIISS Journal, Volume 28, Number 4, from October 2007. This specific issue brings together a series of insightful analyses on critical topics pertaining to both global and regional affairs. The collection of articles within this volume reflects the journal's commitment to fostering high-quality research and policy-relevant discussion. The papers cover a diverse range of subjects, from Japan-Bangladesh economic relations and South Asia-Japan relations to the regional implications of the Indo-US strategic partnership. As an institution dedicated to strategic studies, the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) presents this collection to advance the scholarly discourse on the key challenges of security and development that defined the early 21st century. This compilation of research is intended to be a valuable resource for academics, practitioners in the field of diplomacy and development, and anyone interested in the complex realities of our interconnected world.