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Jimmy Carter’s Nepal Connection

Jimmy Carter’s Nepal Connection

By Birat Anupam
The former U.S. President was the highest-ranking American leader to advocate for the de-listing of the Maoists as a terrorist group.

Nepal Bans Everest Helicopter Sightseeing

Nepal Bans Everest Helicopter Sightseeing

By Birat Anupam
It can be expected to impact the Himalayan country’s tourism industry.
Nepal’s Mountain Communities Contemplate the End of ‘Himalayan Gold’

Nepal’s Mountain Communities Contemplate the End of ‘Himalayan Gold’

By Eileen McDougall
Over-picking and climate change threaten the future of yartsa gunbu and the communities that have come to rely on income generated by the lucrative fungus.

The Hidden Costs of Nepal’s ‘Free Visa, Free Ticket’ Policy

The Hidden Costs of Nepal’s ‘Free Visa, Free Ticket’ Policy

By Oshin Pandey
Despite the government's best intentions, many migrant workers remain mired in debt and disillusionment.

Nepal and China Identify 10 Projects for Execution Under BRI

Nepal and China Identify 10 Projects for Execution Under BRI

By Birat Anupam
They signed a BRI framework cooperation agreement during Nepali PM Oli’s visit to China. Will that speed up implementation?

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With Start of Trilateral Hydropower Trade, South Asia Begins Historic Cooperation

With Start of Trilateral Hydropower Trade, South Asia Begins Historic Cooperation

By Birat Anupam
Regional cooperation received a boost with the inauguration of a project that will see Nepali hydropower supplied to Bangladesh via the Indian power grid.

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.
Evaluating Nepal’s Foreign Policy After the Government’s First 100 Days

Evaluating Nepal’s Foreign Policy After the Government’s First 100 Days

By Pratistha Rijal
The CPN-UML and Nepali Congress government’s performance thus far signals a deliberate effort to balance foreign interests and remain in power. 

Why Has China Halted Centuries-old Sino-Nepal Borderland Marriages?

Why Has China Halted Centuries-old Sino-Nepal Borderland Marriages?

By Birat Anupam
China has offered no explanation why it halted cross-border marriages between Nepali and Tibetan people living in border villages like Olangchung Gola.

Portugal’s Immigration Overhaul Hits South Asian Workers Hard

Portugal’s Immigration Overhaul Hits South Asian Workers Hard

By Nicholas Muller
The possibility of a life-changing "raspberry passport" through agricultural work is fading for many South Asian workers, forcing already vulnerable people into even more precarious and often exploitative situations.

Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks

Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks

By Atal Ahmadzai
The country's vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features.
Nepal Urges China to Share Data Required for Flood Management

Nepal Urges China to Share Data Required for Flood Management

By Duncan Bartlett
Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology claims that China has been withholding vital information on glacial lakes under its control in Tibet.

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