Defence and SecurityThe U.S.-Iran 14-point Interim Peace Agreement illustrates both the possibilities and limitations of diplomacy in a highly polarized regional security environment.
NIICE · 30 June 2026
Global Governance, Sustainable Development and Smart CitiesSouth Asia will be better prepared for its next energy shock when electricity moves according to shared rules and resilient infrastructure, rather than temporary surplus and…
NIICE · 27 June 2026
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIESThe 2026 budget marks a decisive moment in Nepal’s foreign policy evolution. By anchoring its diplomatic strategy in the bedrock of economic interest and soft power,…
NIICE · 24 June 2026
International Economy and DevelopmentCritical minerals are emerging as one of the defining strategic resources of the twenty-first century. As economies move toward advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital transformation,…
NIICE · 22 June 2026
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIESNepal, under its youngest-ever Prime Minister, is attempting something genuinely new: refusing to be just a chessboard square in someone else’s game and instead trying to…
NIICE · 20 June 2026
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIESDespite the challenges exerted upon it, the positioning of Nepal between two rising powers of Asia can be a strategic leverage to enhance Nepal’s global interactions…
NIICE · 18 June 2026
Climate Change and EnergyNepal had the water, and Bangladesh had the demand. The shortfall reflected a single administrative decision: India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) declined to approve the increment,…
NIICE · 16 June 2026
International Economy and DevelopmentIndia-Nepal tourism thrives on deep cultural, religious, historical and geographic ties, with India as the largest source of visitors due to open borders and shared pilgrimage…
NIICE · 14 June 2026
Climate Change and EnergyThe future of the Brahmaputra will depend on whether regional actors can recognize that environmental security and geopolitical stability are increasingly inseparable
NIICE · 12 June 2026
Defence and SecurityThe Philippines' previous lack of military capacity not only fostered dependence on the US but also raised concerns in Washington that the Philippines might leverage the…
NIICE · 10 June 2026