Shahidur Rahman Tapa explores global power shifts in new book “Geopolitical Chessboard” |
Amid intensifying global uncertainty and shifting power dynamics, prominent Bangladeshi politician Shahidur Rahman Tapa has entered the global discourse with a new book titled Geopolitical Chessboard. Drawing on more than six decades of political experience, the co-Chair of the Jatiya Party offers his reflections on contemporary geopolitics at a time when international relations are undergoing profound transformation.
In a brief conversation with Blitz, Tapa explained that the motivation behind writing Geopolitical Chessboard was rooted in recent political developments, particularly the return of Donald Trump to power in the United States. According to him, Trump’s electoral victory has reignited uncertainty in global politics, making geopolitics no longer an abstract subject reserved for policymakers and academics, but a reality that directly affects ordinary people across the world.
“Global politics is now in turmoil,” Tapa said. “From politicians to daily wage earners, everyone is affected by geopolitical consequences. That is why I felt it was necessary to put my understanding and experience into a book.”
Tapa emphasized that his long political journey has exposed him to a wide range of national, regional, and international issues. Alongside firsthand political engagement, he said his understanding has been shaped by extensive reading........