When Possibility Becomes Policy: The Brahmaputra and the Limits of Hydro-Diplomacy
The Brahmaputra's future will not be decided by hydrology alone. The construction of the dam has begun, and more will follow; that much is certain ...
Climate Change and Energy
Climate change and the production and consumption of energy from fossil fuels are closely related. In order to reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions, it is necessary to change the world’s energy model. Fighting climate change requires an urgent transition towards a sustainable development model based on efficiency and equity, as well as a decided commitment regarding renewable energy. The issues related to Climate Change, Energy and their inter-relations are important research area.
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Nepal's Rasuwa Flooding: The Warning was there but Who Listened?
The most uncomfortable lesson from Nepal’s August 26, 2026 flooding is not that the Himalayas are dangerous. Nepal has always known that ...
The Geopolitics of Undersea Internet Cables: The New Frontier of Global Security
The governance of undersea cable networks is not really well set up, and control is quite split among different parties. The strategic character of undersea cable routes makes their protection increasingly vital ...
Power and Permission: How India Gatekeeps Nepal’s Electricity Exports to Bangladesh
Nepal had the water, and Bangladesh had the demand. The shortfall reflected a single administrative decision: India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) declined to approve the increment, citing capacity limits on the transmission system that carries the power across Indian territory ...
The Brahmaputra Beyond Borders: Water Security, Environmental Change, and the Emerging Geopolitics of the Eastern Himalayas
The future of the Brahmaputra will depend on whether regional actors can recognize that environmental security and geopolitical stability are increasingly inseparabl ...
Guardians of the Himalayas: Mountain Communities and India–Nepal Climate Diplomacy
The Himalayas are undergoing profound environmental transformations that are reshaping livelihoods, migration patterns, and development trajectories across Nepal and India. Mountain communities are among the first to experience these changes, yet they also possess valuable knowledge and adaptive capacities that can contribute to sustainable solutions ...
Energy Insecurity in South Asia and India’s Evolving Regional Role
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 trad ...
Dire Straits : India’s Energy Security and Strategic Autonomy Conundrum Amidst the US-Iran War
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 ...
How Conflict in West Asia Shapes Climate and Energy System Across Asia
Wars in West Asia have profound implications for both climate change and global energy systems ...
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From Climate Vulnerability to Climate Diplomacy: Can Nepal Turn its Himalayan Position into Strategic Influence?
Nepal can move from defining itself as merely a victim to being a major player within the governance structure of the entire Himalayas ...