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The (Re)Birth of the Nepal Communist Party

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai

February 21, 2018

Nepal’s Left Alliance takes a step toward formal unification, but is it just a marriage of convenience?

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February 17, 2018

Nepal Has a New Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Will the second time be the charm for K.P. Sharma Oli?

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Nepal Has a New Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.

February 05, 2018

Nepal and India: Mending Fences

Sushma Swaraj's surprise visit to Nepal sends a positive signal despite past tensions with Nepal's new prime minister.

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Nepal and India: Mending Fences

December 19, 2017

What Caused the Left Alliance's Landslide Victory in Nepal?

The huge victory was not a surprise for those following Nepali politics.

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What Caused the Left Alliance's Landslide Victory in Nepal?

December 01, 2017

Why India and China Are Watching Nepal's Elections

Beijing is hoping for the left alliance to emerge victorious; India is rooting for the Nepali Congress.

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Why India and China Are Watching Nepal's Elections

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