Struggling mini-parliaments
There is a long list of work that the parliamentary committees are supposed to do, but they have failed...
There is a long list of work that the parliamentary committees are supposed to do, but they have failed...
Nepal could not make any headway in the regional grouping perhaps because it jumped on the SCO bandwagon without any homework
PKD is trying to impress on the Indians that he is the only politician in Nepal who is acceptable to people from all backgrounds
It will be difficult for Nepal if India, China and the US start pursuing exclusive geopolitical interests in Nepal
Diversification into remote countries is well and good. But right now, Nepal has its hands full with three big powers
By focusing on anti-terror, China wanted to draw the world’s attention to Uighur ‘extremism’ in Xinjiang and its ‘success’ in controlling it
PM Oli seems fascinated by his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Sen, who has been in power for 34 years in a row. (Photo: Khmer Times)
When President Xi visits Kathmandu, most likely around October, Indian and western concerns will reach new heights
Should we uncritically imbibe the western views on the BRI and a debt trap? Why not evaluate our own history first?
China does not want to buttress the accusation it is looking to trap smaller countries in debt. Yet it will do just about enough to keep Nepal in the BRI orbit
Did the Americans discuss with Dahal his possible role in enforcing the Indo-Pacific Strategy in Nepal?
The Americans felt the need to humor the co-leader of the ruling party at a time they are looking to increase their footprint in Nepal
Nepal should start planning for another stint of Narendra Modi, which could be a good thing
The communist government faces the challenge of demonstrating full commitment to protecting foreign investment and adopting liberal economic policies. It should also follow through on past commitments
