Indo-Lanka Tug of War around the Sea Mount:Afanasy Nikitin Reveals Geopolitical Complexities
The entanglement over Afanasy Nikitin Seamount reveals the tip of the iceberg that encompasses the whole Indian Ocean.
NIICE · 22 January 2025
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Trump’s 2.0 Economic Policies: Navigating the Uncertain Waters for Nepal
Implementing Trumponomics 2.0 could significantly alter Nepal's economy by improving trade relations, drawing foreign investment, and promoting growth.
NIICE · 21 January 2025
The Cost of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connecting Xinjiang to Pakistan's ports, has advanced infrastructure projects but faces hurdles like debt concerns, security threats, and geopolitical tensions, requiring strong…
NIICE · 12 January 2025
Small State, Big Challenges: How Bangladesh is Coping with Indo-Pacific Dynamics
Bangladesh has skillfully navigated the challenges of the Indo-Pacific by maintaining a balanced foreign policy, diversifying economic partnerships, and enhancing maritime security capabilities, demonstrating resilience and…
NIICE · 2 January 2025
Should India give up its Policy of Strategic Autonomy?
India has successfully managed its quest for autonomy and adeptly identified and exploited opportunities created by global contradictions by leveraging its geographical location in Asia to…
NIICE · 24 December 2024
PM Oli’s Landmark China Visit and the BRI Cooperation
PM K.P. Sharma Oli's December 2024 visit to China strengthened Nepal-China ties under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and regional connectivity to…
Manila Prajapati · 22 December 2024
India and Bangladesh: The Post-Hasina Conundrum
The relationship between India and Bangladesh, historically strong due to shared history, culture, and mutual interests, faces challenges following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with concerns over minority…
NIICE · 20 December 2024
The Expanding Nuclear Landscape in Southern Asia: Emerging Risks and Regional Tensions
The nuclearization of South Asia poses threats due to the region’s volatile security dynamics and the proximity of nuclear-armed states India, Pakistan, and China where they…
Abhinav Dhakal · 16 December 2024
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The declared agreement for normalizing the Indo-China border disputes marks a hopeful moment, but it must be viewed cautiously as it comes with ‘hope’ as it…
NIICE · 14 November 2024
A Threat to Israelis in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Hoax or a Concern?
The situation in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka exposed the tip of the iceberg of the security architecture of the island nation, in which the threat…
NIICE · 4 November 2024
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…
Dr. Pramod Jaiswal · 29 October 2024
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…
Sumitra Karki · 25 October 2024