Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Options Beyond the Status Quo
This roundtable explored the concept of strategic autonomy for Bangladesh in the context of shifting global trade. Participants discussed vulnerabilities arising from reliance on a few key partners and the need to diversify markets. The debate considered alternative arrangements, including South-South cooperation, regional blocs, and participation in new multilateral frameworks. Experts highlighted risks of protectionism, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical rivalries. The discussion concluded that strategic autonomy requires both diversification and domestic capacity building, aligning trade policy with national interests.
