Nepal politics

Continued political instability could allow external powers to increase their influence in the country's political landscape.

The nomination of veteran candidates and their patrons comes at the cost of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups – including women.

Parties have come together in pre-election alliances, but will these alliances hold after the results are announced?

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

Nepal is heading into its second round of local elections under its 2015 constitution. How have local governments fared in their inaugural session?

How will the U.S. grant – approved despite a raging controversy – factor into both upcoming elections and Nepal’s diplomatic positioning?

The debate over the aid project is not about its contents but about American intentions, the integrity of Nepali leaders, and domestic cost-benefit analysis.

How did a grant from the United States turn into a years-long political battle in Kathmandu?

A resurgent Hindu nationalism in the former Hindu kingdom is drawing strength from India’s ruling BJP.

Growing calls for a Hindu state underline popular dissatisfaction with Nepal’s long stretch of political instability.

Sher Bahadur Deuba faces a herculean task in managing fragile politics.