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Nepal Constitution
Constitutional Amendment: Managing Pandora’s Box for Nepal
By Meena Bhatta
Nepal’s post-insurgency constitution was a document of compromise among various political forces. Changing it will bring new risks.
Nepal, the Beacon of LGBTQ+ Rights in Asia? Not Quite.
By Sanju Gurung
Despite constitutional guarantees, the country’s laws are yet to fully support gender and sexual minorities.
Citizenship, Identity and Nepal’s Contested 2015 Constitution
By Nirnaya Bhatta and Maximillian Morch
The 2015 Constitution failed to address the demands of Madhesi and indigenous populations.
China’s Moment in Nepal: Implications for India
By Harsh V. Pant
Even as Nepal's new leaders appear to pursue closer ties with Beijing, not all is lost for New Delhi.
Can Nepal Find Political Stability?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
As Nepal gears up for parliamentary elections, its citizens want two things: stability and development.
Nepal's Federalism Is in Jeopardy
By Iain Payne and Binayak Basnyat
Nepal's 2015 Constitution provides a federal structure, but in practice decentralization is being stalled.
Nepal’s Trial-By-Election
By Peter Gill
The second phase of Nepal’s local elections tested both the new constitution and the country’s vision.
Nepal: Elections at the Epicenter
By Peter Gill
Two years after major earthquakes rocked the country, a Nepali family makes a 30-hour journey to cast their ballots.
After the 'Blockade': China's Push into Nepal
By Biswas Baral
The damage done to Nepal-India relations lingers, opening the door for China.
Nepal Leads South Asia in Women's Political Representation
By Jivesh Jha
Nepal's Constitution ensures 33 percent of parliamentary seats are reserved for women.
Nepal’s Unending Political Instability
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s power tussle is overshadowing pressing national issues.
A Turnaround in India-Nepal Relations
By Sumit Kumar
After a rocky year, a recent visit marks a turning point in bilateral ties.
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