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Nepal’s Democracy in Crisis
By Peter Gill
With the prime minister's unilateral move to dissolve Parliament last December, Nepal was thrown into political chaos - with its democracy hanging in the balance.
Rainbow Trout Aquaculture in Nepal: Promise Amid Shocks
By Harsh Mahaseth and Chitij Karki
The cultivation of the fish after a major earthquake five years ago in Nepal’s Nuwakot district is a story of perseverance against odds.
India and Nepal Hold Joint Meeting Amid Improvement in Ties
By Abhijnan Rej
The recent thaw in relations, however, does not mean Kathmandu is willing to budge on its boundary position.
The Makwanpur Model: Making Public Healthcare in Nepal Work
By Chitij Karki and Harsh Mahaseth
Administrative decentralization has led to a vast improvement in the delivery of healthcare in Nepal. This is one district’s story.
2 Trips by South Asian Foreign Ministers: Between Home and Abroad
By Abhijnan Rej
In South Asia, domestic politics often interfaces with geopolitics, presenting unexpected challenges for regional powers, big and small.
Thousands Demand Ouster of Nepal Leader as Party Feud Grows
By Associated Press
Prime Minister K.P. Oli's controversial decision to dismiss Parliament cracked open a rift within the ruling Nepal Communist Party.
China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis
By Sudha Ramachandran
With the Nepal Communist Party cracking apart, Beijing is scrambling to preserve its interests.
Nepal President Dissolves Parliament in a Move Many Term ‘Unconstitutional’
By Abhijnan Rej
Nepal will hold fresh elections in April and May next year.
5 Facts About Nepal’s UN Membership
By Birat Anupam
Nepal became a member of the United Nations on December 14, 1955 – and it continues to contribute to that world body 65 years later.
Chinese Defense Minister Visits Nepal Amid Signs of Thaw in India-Nepal Relations
By Sudha Ramachandran
A blockade of Nepal in 2015 that was unofficially supported by India has paved the way for greater ties between Beijing and Kathmandu.
Political Infighting in Nepal Reaches Alarming Levels Alongside High-Level Foreign Visits
By Sudha Ramachandran
While the Oli-Dahal fight has reached a critical point, Oli’s government continues to engage India and China as both jostle for influence in the Himalayan nation.
Indian Foreign Secretary Heads to Nepal as Relations Show Signs of Thaw
By Abhijnan Rej
India-Nepal relations have nosedived since May when India inaugurated a new road that, according to Nepal, passes through its territory.