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Himalayas
Himalayas Leveled: How China-Nepal Relations Have Defied Geopolitics
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Despite its geography, Nepal no longer belongs to India’s sphere of influence.
Deaths Rise on Mount Everest as Nepal Issues Additional Permits
By Upendra Man Singh, Binaj Gurubacharya, and Emily Schmall
One of the world’s most perilous climbs is growing overcrowded, with deadly results.
Why the Melting of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Glaciers Matters
By Nishtha Chugh
The entire region is headed for an immense climate crisis by 2100, scientists warn.
Adopt a Heritage: Who Will Save the Everest Estate in India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
George Everest’s mansion is decrepit and New Delhi wants a private company to adopt it.
The Geopolitics of Language in the Himalayas
By Gerald Roche and Lauren Gawne
The Himalayas are a global center for linguistic diversity. But that diversity is at risk.
Modi and Xi in Wuhan: Bringing Normalcy Back to the India-China Relationship
By Harsh V. Pant
Modi’s visit to China is a welcome first step in resetting relations, but India must remain wary of Chinese intentions.
The Doklam Standoff Between India and China Is Far From Over
By Ankit Panda
The troops may have stepped back, but the China-India dispute in the Himalayas is far from over.
The Doklam Standoff Highlights Nepal’s Dilemmas With India
By Harsh V. Pant
Nepali discomfort about the ongoing standoff between India and China could have important consequences.
Why Bhutan Is the Wildcard in the Ongoing India-China Standoff at Doklam
By Ankit Panda
The choices that Bhutan makes will steer the resolution of the ongoing Himalayan impasse.
Understanding the India-China Standoff at Doklam
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
India and Chinese troops are currently gridlocked in one of the most serious border standoffs in decades. Why?
Nepal Looks East to China
By Ankit Panda
Amid a nadir in ties with India, Nepal's prime minister looks to China for an alternate source of economic opportunity.
Sovereignty in the Himalayas
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Historically, the Himalayan region has raised fascinating questions about the nature of state sovereignty.