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”. ...
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has revealed the limitations of New Delhi’s influence. ...
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. ...
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. ...
The future of Nepal-Armenia relations holds promise as both countries recognize the benefits of collaboration in a globalized world. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
China and the Philippines Contested Relations
The conflict has evolved beyond maritime disputes to include aerial confrontations, with US involvement adding another layer of complexity and raising the stakes of potential miscalculation. ...