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India’s Monarchy Fantasy in Nepal Is a Strategic Mirage
By Sahasranshu Dash
The vision of a pro-India monarch is a dangerous misreading of Nepal’s history, its political complexities, and the implications for India’s regional interests.

Nepal’s Landmark Corruption Case Against Ex-Prime Minister Madhav Nepal
By Biswas Baral
Previously, only bureaucrats and low-level politicians had been implicated in corruption cases. That has now changed.

Nepal’s Sagarmatha Sambaad and South Asia’s Climate Future
By Ritesh Panthee
The event brought needed urgency to the degradation of mountain environments, but questions remain about implementation of its recommendations.

Nepal Continues to Fail Victims of the Maoist Insurgency
By Biswas Baral
Transitional justice, the last leg of the peace process, will remain incomplete unless the victims have adequate say in the process.

Nepal’s Call for Climate Action at Sagarmatha Sambaad
By Ritesh Panthee
Nepal is set to host Sagarmatha Sambaad, also known as the “Everest Dialogue,” from May 16-18.

Nepal’s Secular Character Weakens as Agenda for Hindu State Gains Traction
By Biswas Baral
Sensing Hinduism’s appeal among voters, Nepal’s mainstream political actors are reconsidering their previous support for secularism.

Nepal’s Dilemma Over Social Media Regulation
By Shree Gurung
Nepal is facing a fast-escalating digital crisis that its current legal, technical, and institutional systems are not yet equipped to handle.

The Unfolding Sorry Saga of Nepal’s China-built Airport at Pokhara
By Biswas Baral
A parliamentary panel probing the project has discovered irregularities worth over $100 million.

Through Climate Diplomacy, Nepal Sounds the Alarm on the Himalayas
By Ritesh Panthee
Nepal’s climate vulnerability shapes its climate goals and strategies, with the Sagarmatha Sambad as a rising symbol of Himalayan climate diplomacy.

Nepali PM Oli Meets India’s Modi, But Has Little to Show For It
By Biswas Baral
Despite the Bangkok meeting, Oli has not gotten an invitation to visit New Delhi, something which he is desperately trying to secure.

The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power
By Som Niroula
The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.

Living in Shadows: Navigating the Realities of Sex Work in Nepal
By Hritika Sharma
Economic necessity often pushes women into sex work. Advocates are debating the best response: decriminalization or finding alternative livelihoods.
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