Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman

My article titled ‘Infrastructuring Floods in the Brahmaputra River Basin : Hydrocracies, Hubris, Hazardscapes’ has been published recently in the journal Economic and Political Weekly. shar.es/ab8zhx @epw_in The PDF can be downloaded at the link: epw.in/system/files/p…

Thank you for your heartfelt words. What you experienced over those difficult days is a true reflection of the Mizo spirit, rooted deeply in Tlawmngaihna, our unique code of ethics that embodies selflessness, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. In Mizoram,…

New Commentary📄 .@mirzalibra10 analyses effects of #China & India’s surgeries on river #Brahmaputra, on lower riparian country, Bangladesh. He also argues about listening to river communities for developing a planetary thinking in view of climate change. snu.edu.in/centres/centre…

My article on Rivers in Deep Time! #rivers #himalaya #time #deeptime #bioregions @bioregionalism @VikalpSangam #himalayanrivers #flowingrivers #geologicaltime #memory #riverscapes itswildouthere.com/blog/rivers-in…

doi.org/10.1080/146500… A co-authored article on Geopolitics and Memorialisation of Borders in @Geopolitics_Jl with 13 authors from around the world covering a range of borders and memories, edited by Victor Konrad.

India, with its growing economic and geopolitical clout, is well positioned to partner in this effort. Its own initiatives — such as Act East Policy or Public Digital Infrastructure — align well with the EU’s priorities. (3/6)

In the original Commentary, @mirzalibra10 analyzes not only the concerns of 🇧🇩 & role of 🇨🇳 in river management projects in former's flood plains, but also the need for a deeper rethink on riverscapes. snu.edu.in/centres/centre…

🌐 What does the EU–India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) actually do? Our latest policy brief with @CSDR_India unpacks TTC’s promise—and the realpolitik behind it. 🧵Here’s what you need to know. 🔗 in.boell.org/en/2025/05/27/… #EUIndia #TTC #TechDiplomacy (1/8)

For the past week, parts of Northeast India have experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing floods and landslides, with several villages submerged and roads cut off. @ASDMA_Assam @mirzalibra10 @nabarun_guha45 reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/06/record…

Beauty, myth, magic you talk of, brother.

"Dam-n" good one Mirza! We must catch up. Editing a book series on Rivers and let me know if you want to contribute to it.

Something on the lessons that a river as old as time may teach us if we let it -

Brilliant piece by Mirza. While he talks about Brahmaputra the mightiest river I have ever seen, reminds me of Krishna, gentle but mighty in its own might. Foolish of our policies to attempt to dismember rivers. Rivers will reclaim what’s theirs. It’s time we respect deep time.

“A river cannot be managed in fragments. It must be understood in flow. Through flood songs. Through migration patterns. Through rituals that mark its changes. And to do that, we must listen to those who have lived with the river.” @mirzalibra10 👏 Do read itswildouthere.com/blog/rivers-in…

🧵 On 31 May, as torrential rains battered Mizoram, we found ourselves stuck in a massive landslide jam b/w Lunglei & Thenzawl. We spent 16+ anxious hrs inside our car, perched on the side of a hill, as rain & thunder pounded us through the pitch dark night. But… +

An important look at rivers & in particular those rivers shared by multiple players. Those "players" may be at state or international level & their snapshot action can have long-lasting impacts. But rivers will find a way to come back to life even if humans temporarily kill them.

🎙️ Happening Today | Bioregionalism Series Join this session on the Brahmaputra basin with author @ruthgamble moderated by @sehjo. 🔗 surl.li/kedfgt 🕒 Time: 🇮🇳 2:30 PM IST 🇪🇺 11:00 AM CEST @kaustubhdeka @neiwatertalk @UnmilanKalita @johnthackara @mirzalibra10

At @bioregionalism, we are hosting a session on Brahmaputra basin with author @ruthgamble, moderated by @sehjo. 📅: 23rd May 2025 🕝: 2:30 PM IST 💻: Zoom 🔗: surl.li/kedfgt Join to explore how rivers shape & sustain human communities through a bioregional lens.

"Twelve Arguments to make sense of ‘Operation Sindoor’" I write for INDIA'S WORLD

🚨 Exciting Workshop Alert! 🚨 Join us at South Asian University for a One-Day Workshop on Non-Traditional Security and Borders: Perspectives on and from the Indo-Pacific 📅 Date: 29th May 2025 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Prof. Emmanuel Brunet Jailly