The RSP’s 182-seat majority eliminates the coalition arithmetic that has stalled reform legislation in every prior parliament. The political conditions for passing a modern mining governance framework exist for the first time in Nepal’s federal history. ...
Experts in India are anxious that the deficient drone capabilities of India are not enough for future warfare, for instance, the new developments that are happening in Pakistan and China. The next war could bring several innovations in drone warfare that will catch India off guard. ...
The fading attention on the Rohingya Crisis is not without consequences because, though the media coverage and global attention have waned, the violence, bloodshed, and poverty remain prevalent. ...
The present energy crisis highlights the urgent need for collective resilience. India can leverage this moment to promote regional energy grids linking Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka through electricity trade ...
The China-Taiwan relationship is not a problem to be "solved" in the short term, but a crisis to be "managed" indefinitely. ...
The US’s policy toward Iran shows laws are for weak states, not powerful states. States can be invaded, giving never-proven allegations, prima facie, in the end, national interests are achieved to make states submissive without words, rule and silence them. ...
In an increasingly multipolar world, Nepal’s strength lies not in rhetorical positioning but in clear-eyed realism, strategic consistency, and the pursuit of national interest grounded in geopolitical realities. ...
The war is far from over as the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz continues. It has led to far-reaching impacts on jobs and food prices. India’s struggles to balance its energy security and foreign policy will also heighten in the days to come. ...
In understanding today’s world order, it’s imperative that we understand hegemonic theory as a broader set of frameworks and not just as a part of consequences that has its own limitations. ...
Strategic Neutrality in Practice: Nepal Between India and China
Given the distinctive asymmetric challenges, which reinforce imbalance, Nepal’s experience highlights the limits of viewing strategic neutrality as a symmetrical balancing act between India and China. ...