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The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power
By Som Niroula
The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.
Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks
By Atal Ahmadzai
The country's vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features.
Protests Drove Nepal’s King off the Throne 16 Years Ago. Now, Protests Are Trying to Bring Him Back
By Binaj Gurubacharya
"Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want a monarchy," the crowd chanted at a rally last month in Kathmandu.
Nepal Seeks Return of Citizens Killed With Russian Army
By Catherine Putz
Kathmandu has urged Russia to discourage the recruitment of its citizens, drawn to the conflict in Ukraine with promises of payment.
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.
Glacial Melt is Dispossessing Nepal’s Indigenous Communities
By Tulsi Rauniyar
Shrinking glaciers are forcing residents to flee, leaving a scattering of ghost towns across the country's unforgiving north.
Nepal Elects New President Amid Political Uncertainty
By Binaj Gurubacharya
The president is largely a figurehead with little political power, but there has been considerable political turmoil around the selection.
Will Britain’s Nepali Gurkha Veterans Get Justice?
By Arun Budhathoki
With the British government agreeing to discuss their demands, the military veterans ended their 13-day hunger strike recently.
Nepal Looks to Foreign Powers to Evacuate its Citizens from Afghanistan
By Arun Budhathoki
The nation's inability to rescue its own nationals underscores its limited capacity abroad.
Nepal’s Once-and-Future Prime Minister: What to Expect From Deuba’s Foreign Policy
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Managing relations with great powers will remain a key foreign policy challenge for Nepal’s new prime minister.
Nepal’s Democracy Enters Another Challenging Phase
By Arun Budhathoki
The recent Supreme Court order reinstating parliament has put the constitution back on track.
Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry Is Struggling for Breath
By Arun Budhathoki
As COVID-19 cases sweep through Nepal’s mountain villages and base camps, expeditions have been called off, hitting the mountaineering and trekking industry hard.
Is Nepal Now Courting India and Ignoring China?
By Bindesh Dahal and Arun Budhathoki
As Oli steers his party to the right to woo India's ruling BJP, China is courting Nepal's left wing.
Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis
By Nirajan Thapaliya
For now, instead of endless politicking, Nepal’s leaders must put their differences aside and work together
Facing a COVID Crisis, Nepal Cries Out for Help
By Peter Gill
“People are dying every few minutes because of a lack oxygen, we don’t know when this will end... It’s chaos.”
Is the Term ‘South Asia’ Correct?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
When should we use the word “India,” and when should we use “South Asia”?
Politics Are Keeping the UN From Protecting Children
By Karin Landgren
International pressure was critical to ending the use of child soldiers in Nepal. The United Nations can’t let politics undermine its mission to do so elsewhere.
Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers
By Associated Press
The reopening is mostly limited to those seeking to to climb or trek Nepal’s famous peaks.
Why the Nepal Communist Party Must Not Split
By Pradip Adhikari
A split in the NCP would be bad for the factions involved as well as the country writ large.
How Nepal Got Its Borders
By Sridhar Krishnan
After the Anglo-Gorkha War in 1814, the British and the Gorkhas had different understandings of what exactly a border meant.
South Asia Floods Displace Millions, Kill 550
By Associated Press
Close to a third of Bangladesh has already been flooded, with more flooding expected in the coming weeks.
Nepal Volunteers Become Local Heroes During Virus Pandemic
By Associated Press
Formed in the wake of Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake, the RNA-16 volunteer group has once more stepped up in a time of crisis.
COVID–19 Imperils Nepal’s High Economic Ambitions
By StoriesAsia
Nepal was rebuilding its economy since 2016 and aimed to achieve a target growth of 9.6 percent. That won't happen anymore.
Nepal Cannot Fight Coronavirus Alone
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Kathmandu needs the support of bigger, wealthier, and more developed countries, even as the pandemic wrecks havoc across the world.
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