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This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Fortified Himalayas: Why Nepal Can’t Shake Its Dependence on India
By Sanju Gurung
Nepali Prime Minister Dahal’s upcoming visit to China is important if the country is going to truly forge meaningful links to the north.
Why Is the UN Key to Nepal’s Diplomacy?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
In addition to his address at the U.N. General Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister Dahal has a string of diplomatic engagements lined up in New York.
What’s Driving Hindu Nationalism in Nepal?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Religious tensions, as opposed to ethnic or caste-based schisms, are relatively new in Nepal. What’s behind the recent upsurge?
Nepal’s MCC Agreement With the US Officially Begins
By Sacha Shaw
The once controversial U.S. program has largely slipped from the public’s eye in the years following its ratification by the Nepali Parliament.
The Nepali Guards Caught in the Chaotic US Evacuation of Afghanistan
By Jenna Mae Biedscheid
A sizable contingent of Nepali contractors provided security for U.S. personnel in Kabul. For them, the withdrawal meant a dangerous evacuation – and sudden unemployment.
Himalayan Risks and Ethical Choices Dog Mountaineering Efforts
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
People are crowding Sagarmatha and other Himalayan peaks, risking their own lives and those of Sherpas, porters and rescue teams.
China’s Problem With Nepal
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Beijing is frustrated with the lack of progress in Nepal’s implementation of Belt and Road projects. But rhetorical bullying of its small neighbor won’t help.
Why Nepal Needs to Debate the Role of Its Army
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
When political leaders commented recently about the need to rightsize the Nepal armed forces, former army chiefs and others bristled.
In Nepal, the LGBTQ Community’s Fight for Marriage Equality is Far From Over
By Jefferson He
Despite a groundbreaking ruling from the Supreme Court, there is a long way to go before LGBTQ couples in this landlocked South Asian country are genuinely equal.
High-level Visits Increase Ahead of Nepali PM Dahal’s Visit to China
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Beijing is apprehensive that Nepal will allow itself to be used by third countries -- the U.S. -- against Chinese interests.
This Week in Asia: June 30, 2023
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