After China's takeover of Tibet in 1949 and after the uprising in Tibet in 1959, the US concern increased in Nepal. Moreover, after the Araniko highway was built under the Chinese Government assistance, the US had high concerns about the Araniko highway and that was perhaps the times of great geopolitical dilemma for Nepal. ...
India and Israel have been collaborating on military equipment since 1993, when Israel’s foreign minister, Shimon Peres, visited India and signed an agreement. It was a direct scientific and technology cooperation agreement between the two countries. ...
By fostering mutual trust and easing the flow of information for effective transboundary water governance and the preservation of natural systems, River Basin Organisations have the potential to dramatically lessen the severity of conflicts. ...
The role of international organizations and other regional organizations to resolve this conflict will undoubtedly have a major impact and work as a beam of hope for a peaceful world. Similarly, the possibilities of the use of nuclear weapons seem far-fetched but will certainly change the trajectory of the global order and cannot be overlooked. ...
India needs to recognize the fact that the other great and strong power would invest in its friendship only when they see potential in it. If India does not want to be contained in a narrow enemy circle, it needs to strongly and strategically respond to the threats from China. ...
Brazil is facing many issues that stretch from poverty to the environment and Lula da Silva’s leftist and socialist policies might be a great means for Brazil to overcome its existing problems and become a leading global player. ...
Beijing was also able to garner the Arab support for its new flagship projects i.e. Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative - the two sides agreeing to make all-out efforts to build a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era. ...
China also required foreign investors to form joint ventures with its domestic firms (mostly-state owned), which were struggling to create innovative products in consumer electronics; such as mobile phones and computer hardware. ...
The future of the CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party, and Loktanrik Samajbadi Party looks uncertain unless they transform themselves and makes themselves relevant in Nepalese politics. It is time for them to introspect and reform the party. ...
Need for Meritocracy in Politics
Certain changes in laws may also be required to institutionalise meritocracy in politics including the minimum qualifications required to be a member of the parliament or the central member of the political party and the political meritocracy should also be inclusive meaning that the representation of marginalised and underrepresented sections of society is ensured. ...