How Pakistan mourned the death of Hassan Nasrallah
Pakistan continues to witness serious direct military confrontation from actors such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), undermining Islamabad’s ability to protect its territorial integrity. ...
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Military Diplomacy: A Historical Lifeline for Nepal’s Survival
By balancing relationships with powerful neighbors like India and China, and global powers like the US and UK, while participating actively in global peacekeeping missions, Nepal has positioned itself as a small yet vital player in South Asia. ...
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The border pact between India and China is seen as a very ‘positive’ development in a frozen atmosphere due to the long-standing nature of the conflict but certain questions loom over the agreement's compliance. ...
ASEAN Investment Report 2024
The future of the ASEAN depends on the geopolitical atmosphere that has been unfolding in the South China Sea, a regional territorial conflict over several features between various states, setting new alignment and equations with major powers. ...
The Hidden Dangers: Nepal’s Unseen Security Challenges
Nepal faces growing security threats from geopolitical tensions, refugee crises, cyberattacks, and religious violence. Tibetan and Rohingya refugees, political instability, and rising religious tensions complicate the situation, while cybercrime and climate disasters add to the challenges. ...
Will Mojtaba Khamenei’s Transition Alter Power Dynamics in Tehran?
Despite internal opposition, Mojtaba’s close ties with Iran’s political elite and key institutions make him a strong candidate for leadership, aligned with the regime’s need for stability and continuity. ...
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. ...
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”. ...
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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Kukur Tihar (Dog’s Day): Can it be Nepal’s Soft Power?
Kukur Tihar would not only boost tourism and strengthen the national economy but also serve as an impeccable means of dog diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and soft power for Nepal. ...