Shah Md Shamrir Al Af

Shah Md Shamrir Al Af is a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Mr. Shamrir Al Af completed his graduation and post-graduation in International Relations from Bangladesh University of Professionals, securing the first place in both programs and receiving the Presidential Award for his outstanding academic achievements. Before joining BUP, Mr. Shamrir Al Af worked at the BRAC Advocacy for Social Change programme and multiple projects under the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh. His research interests include, among others, great power competition, strategic risks in the Indo-Pacific, advancements in modern warfare, and the geopolitics of the Middle East.

Missile Proliferation in the Indo-Pacific: Escalating Tensions in a Shifting Strategic Landscape

Situation Reports - Aug 04, 2025

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Examining escalating missile proliferation in the Indo-Pacific, and how it underscores a dangerous shift in regional security dynamics moving forward.