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Sino-Indian rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal
Apr 17, 2024

Sino-Indian rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal

The growing China-India rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal can could potentially drive advancements in its linkages. Nevertheless, Nepal should app

Strike  The  Right  Balance  On  Nepal
Aug 11, 2010

Strike The Right Balance On Nepal

The political mess in Nepal presents a very difficult challenge for India. Nepal is geo-politically too sensitive for India to detach itself from developments there. We have to be ever watchful of the inroads China makes.

Sweeping changes in Nepal-China relations
Jun 18, 2024

Sweeping changes in Nepal-China relations

The current political climate has led to unprecedented cooperation between Nepal and China, bringing them closer than ever. This partnership is likely

Thaw in Nepal’s relations with China
Mar 16, 2021

Thaw in Nepal’s relations with China

It is not known why Nepalese businessmen are being made to suffer in their trade with China when relations between the Communist Parties of the two co

The American Millennium Challenge Corporation and Nepal
Mar 09, 2022

The American Millennium Challenge Corporation and Nepal

By overcoming the multiple challenges posed against the MCC, the Nepalese government was finally able to ratify the long-delayed agreement.

The challenges facing India-Nepal ties
Jul 09, 2020

The challenges facing India-Nepal ties

India and Nepal must return to the core strength of their unique social, cultural, strategic, political, and economic ties

The Doklam standoff highlights Nepal’s dilemmas with India
Aug 16, 2017

The Doklam standoff highlights Nepal’s dilemmas with India

Nepali discomfort about the ongoing standoff between India and China can have important consequences.

The Doklam standoff: Can Nepal stay neutral for long?
Aug 09, 2017

The Doklam standoff: Can Nepal stay neutral for long?

Until recently, Nepal had maintained silence on the Doklam standoff.

The economic crisis in Nepal: Is it going to be the next Sri Lanka?
Feb 16, 2023

The economic crisis in Nepal: Is it going to be the next Sri Lanka?

Before the situation worsens, those in power must take urgent pragmatic measures to revamp the ailing economy

The Economics of Peace: A Nepalese Perspective
Jul 23, 2023

The Economics of Peace: A Nepalese Perspective

Understanding the importance of peace has been accorded high priority in many religions, such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. In recent years, many economists have realized the monetary value of peace. Peace is a pre-requisite for the development of infrastructural facilities like education, health, roads, irrigation, power and communications.

The fall of communism in Nepal
Sep 12, 2021

The fall of communism in Nepal

How intra-party factionalism weakened the strongest government Nepal has seen in decades

The importance of Nepal’s first satellite launch
Apr 29, 2019

The importance of Nepal’s first satellite launch

A closer look at the context behind a significant development for the country.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’s Nepal compact finally ratified
Mar 14, 2022

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’s Nepal compact finally ratified

Despite the previous impediments to the MCC-Nepal Compact, it has finally been given the green light.

The need for integrated SOPs to combat human trafficking along India–Nepal border
Mar 23, 2021

The need for integrated SOPs to combat human trafficking along India–Nepal border

It becomes imperative that both India and Nepal urgently address the existing gaps in cross-border management by formulating integrated SOPs that targ

The new name of Madhesh province surprises Nepal
Feb 05, 2022

The new name of Madhesh province surprises Nepal

Would granting the name Madhesh Pradesh to Province 2 in Nepal on ethnic lines become a hindrance in the future?

Unemployment remains the biggest challenge for Nepal
Dec 18, 2020

Unemployment remains the biggest challenge for Nepal

Before it is too late, it is necessary on the part of the federal, provincial and local governments to provide easy loans and grants to entrepreneurs,

Unravelling the current economic situation in Nepal
Jun 15, 2022

Unravelling the current economic situation in Nepal

Poor governance and flawed policies marred Nepal’s economic performance.

Voters’ apathy in Nepal elections:  A potential threat to democracy
Nov 20, 2022

Voters’ apathy in Nepal elections: A potential threat to democracy

Nepal’s democracy has been reduced to crude politics which has seemingly caused electoral apathy among its voters

Vying for investments: Nepal’s quest to become a ‘zone of investment’
May 27, 2024

Vying for investments: Nepal’s quest to become a ‘zone of investment’

Despite Nepal's aspirations to become a ‘zone of investment,’ structural and political obstacles prevent the country from achieving this goal.

What after the exit of UN Mission in Nepal?
Jan 21, 2011

What after the exit of UN Mission in Nepal?

The exit of the UN mission has created a security gap in Nepal which may not augur well with the prevalent disunity among different political parties. People want the original stakeholders should undertake the responsibility of completing the tasks left over by the external agencies.

What both India and China should keep in mind while dealing with Nepal
Jun 20, 2017

What both India and China should keep in mind while dealing with Nepal

It is necessary for both India and China to strengthen diplomatic ties and initiate confidence-building measures to bridge the gap that exists between

What does the upcoming Nepal election portend?
Nov 20, 2022

What does the upcoming Nepal election portend?

As Nepal heads to polls, many hope for a clear victory of any one political party to avoid a period of instability

What's the current situation in Nepal?
Nov 23, 2009

What's the current situation in Nepal?

Eminent Nepalese journalist Mr. Yubaraj Ghimire visited ORF and shared his insights on the situation in Nepal.

Whither Nepal under PM Prachanda?
Jan 11, 2023

Whither Nepal under PM Prachanda?

How will Nepal under the new PM navigate power rivalry in the region as the room for hedging shrinks?

Why India and Nepal are hitting reset on bilateral ties
Apr 09, 2018

Why India and Nepal are hitting reset on bilateral ties

The outcome of PM K.P. Sharma Oli's visit suggests relations between the two countries are in a reboot mode.

Why India needs to safeguard its ties with Nepal
Jun 27, 2018

Why India needs to safeguard its ties with Nepal

Kathmandu has repeatedly indicated that it wants to maintain a balance between India and China.

Why India-Nepal ties are likely to worsen
Dec 19, 2017

Why India-Nepal ties are likely to worsen

KP Sharma Oli, who is bitterly anti-Indian, is likely to return to the prime minister's office.

Why the reopening of the Nepal-India border would serve the interests of both countries
Nov 25, 2020

Why the reopening of the Nepal-India border would serve the interests of both countries

It is most unusual that the border has been lying closed for over eight months and there is still uncertainty about the prospect of its re-opening.

Why TikTok was banned in Nepal?
Jan 08, 2024

Why TikTok was banned in Nepal?

Nepal chose to ban TikTok, as done by other countries, citing security reasons. However, many criticise this move stating that it is politically motiv

With China’s new interest in Nepal, sources of tension in Indo-Nepal ties can’t be ruled out
Jul 19, 2017

With China’s new interest in Nepal, sources of tension in Indo-Nepal ties can’t be ruled out

Citizens of India and Nepal enjoy mutual rights of residence, freedom of movement, ownership of property, and can participate in each other’s industrial and economic development without discrimination.

With political stability & economic reforms, Nepal opens up to the world
May 08, 2019

With political stability & economic reforms, Nepal opens up to the world

Despite the gloom and doom over the last two decades, Nepal in general has endorsed democracy, political stability and a wave of economic reforms.

Xi goes to Nepal
Oct 17, 2019

Xi goes to Nepal

China’s interests and presence in Nepal go far beyond the Tibet issue.

Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal: A diplomatic victory for China?
Oct 23, 2019

Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal: A diplomatic victory for China?

Of the 20 agreements signed between Nepal and China, four of the agreements have strong security components that aim at developing greater engagements

Xi’s visit exposes the limits of China-Nepal strategic convergence
Oct 18, 2019

Xi’s visit exposes the limits of China-Nepal strategic convergence

Despite the interests both sides have for better ties, there are real limits and challenges to this.