Beyond Borders: Assessing the Real Scope of Indian Power in South Asia
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has revealed the limitations of New Delhi’s influence. ...
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Armed Force Day of South Korea: Lesson for Nepal Army.
As Nepal marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea this year, it is essential for Nepal to acknowledge and identify potential lessons from South Korea’s military approach to strengthen its own armed forces. ...
Afghanistan after 3 years of Taliban Rule: What does it mean for China-Pakistan Relations?
Three years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s internal instability, the presence of extremist groups, and the evolving geopolitical landscape have posed both challenges and opportunities for Beijing and Islamabad. ...
Armenia and Nepal Relations: A Tale of Distant Kinship
The future of Nepal-Armenia relations holds promise as both countries recognize the benefits of collaboration in a globalized world. ...
Implications of Russian and Chinese Inroads in Central Asia
China-Russia cooperation has not worked well for BRI because of their competitive goals of interests in Central Asia that hinders the broader goal of regionalization of these states itself. ...
Forthcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: What to Expect?
There is a possibility that none of the candidates may secure the required 50% (+) votes, as the electorate in Sri Lanka is more fragmented than ever before on the eve of 2024 election. ...
Maritime Port led Development and Economic Growth: Challenges and Lessons Learnt
Along with port building, countries need to focus on their defence and Geo-economy simultaneously, which is deeply linked with geopolitics because none can survive with another. ...
Narco-Terrorism in Afghanistan
The economic impact of the opium ban, combined with falling aid and the Taliban's actions against women, is likely to exacerbate poverty and increase outmigration which could potentially lead to increased refugee flows toward neighboring countries, including Nepal. ...
How does the Israel-Gaza Conflict Depict the Hobbesian Anarchy?
The Israel-Gaza conflict has made us conscious to think about the future of war, violence and human catastrophe and the future of world order should transition, with the due consensus among fellow states, from a Hobbesian state of nature to civil society. ...
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Postscript to Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election 2024: A Herculean Task to New President
If Dissanayake is wise enough as a leader, who is not obsessed with Marxist-Leninism, he would adhere to what Deng Xiaoping once famously remarked “ It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches the mice”. ...