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The Rape Case That Shook Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Five months on, the justice for Nirmala campaign is still going strong – but still unheard by the government.
The World of a Bar Dancer in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
In Kathmandu's dance bars, young women and teenage girls entertain male customers every night. Here is one of their stories.
#MeToo: Nepal’s Women Speak Up
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
After taking India by storm, the #MeToo movement has come to Nepal. Can it bring change?
Nepal and the China-EU Lending Race
By Peter Gill
As the EU seeks to expand lending for infrastructure in Asia, will it maintain high standards?
The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars
By Peter Gill
Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry.
The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?
Nepal’s Success in Wildlife Conservation
By Prabin Poudel
The world can learn from Nepal’s community-oriented approach.
Nepal Recovers Slowly, But US Says It’s Time to Leave
By Jon Letman
The Himalayan nation joins a growing list of countries losing Temporary Protective Status.
Nepal-China: Reality Sets In
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
As relations with India turn cordial, Nepal slows down the implementation of past agreements with China.
Modi’s Desperate Move to Rebuild His Image in Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Modi's star has fallen in Nepal since his first visit in 2014. Can he rekindle the relationship?
Nepal’s Desperate Race to Rebuild
By Peter Gill
Saddled with debt and deadlines, Nepal’s earthquake victims scramble to rebuild their homes.
The China – India – Nepal Triangle
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Will India agree to cooperate with China in Nepal's development?