Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact and Implications on India
A direct, strong action, including military action from Saudi Arabia against India, is highly improbable. But indirect consequences cannot be ruled out. ...
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact: India’s Response
The Riyadh-Islamabad collective defense pact between a nuclear-armed South Asian state and a West Asian giant is a catalyst event that is not just an answer to the security situation, but also shapes the South Asian security equation. ...
A Calculated Break: What Golden Week Reveals about China’s Governance Model
More than just a vacation, Golden Week (from Oct 1-7) in China is a state-produced performance of coordination that carefully ties control and consumption, offering rare insight into how China governs through time. ...
France-Nepal Cooperation and Collaboration in the Context of Diplomatic Anniversaries
The 76th anniversary of France–Nepal diplomatic relations highlights a partnership that is modest in trade but rich in cultural, scientific, and environmental cooperation. ...
Digital Pessimism Regulation, Gen Z Revolutions, and the Indian Question
India will have to make a choice, as Nepal has demonstrated, to understand rather than contain digital pessimism. Will India fear it—or embrace it? ...
View from Kathmandu: What Nepal Protests Mean for Democracy Promotion in South Asia
Nepal Genz protests are not unique but a part of a wider regional and international wave of protests calling for accountability, transparency, and democracy. ...
Nepal’s Democratic Crisis and Its Implications for South Asia and Global Order
In essence, a fragile Nepal translates into a fragile South Asia and by extension, a more uncertain global environment. ...
China’s Infrastructure Diplomacy Near the Siliguri Corridor: Strategic Implications for India
India’s long-term response must be multifaceted. Strengthening its own connectivity projects in the Northeast is one critical step. ...
From Dream to Dilemma: The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway in 2025
The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway is an unquestionably important project that could greatly improve regional connectivity and enhance India's engagement in Southeast Asia. ...
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The One Piece Pirate Flag: A Symbol of Freedom of Expression for Nepal, and Beyond
When young protesters in Nepal wave a flag from a Japanese anime, they are not just borrowing from a distinct culture, but are instead blurring the differences of nationality, geography, and social backgrounds, choosing to unite over humankind! ...