India’s long-held faith in international law faces a new test as shifting power dynamics and the crisis in Bangladesh challenge New Delhi’s moral and strategic boundaries.
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Firstpost28-01-2026, 20:39

India's Red Line on Bangladesh: Lessons from Trump's Raid on Venezuela

  • India, a proponent of international law, expressed concern over the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2026.
  • Opposition leader Shashi Tharoor condemned the US action as a violation of the UN Charter and Venezuelan sovereignty.
  • The article questions India's naiveté regarding international law, especially when adversaries like Pakistan and the Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh may not adhere to it.
  • It draws parallels between Maduro's questionable legitimacy and Yunus's rise to power in Bangladesh, suggesting a 'carefully constructed coup'.
  • The author argues India should consider Maduro's capture as a precedent for dealing with situations like the one in Bangladesh, especially if the Yunus regime is linked to Pakistan's ISI.

Why It Matters: India must re-evaluate its approach to international law, learning from the Venezuela incident for Bangladesh.

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