Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
As both countries continue to navigate this evolving partnership, it will be essential for Nepal to strategically manage its economic interactions with China, ensuring that it maximizes benefits while addressing potential challenges ...
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 ...