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Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
After Supreme Court Ruling, Thousands Celebrate Reinstatement of Nepal’s Parliament
By Associated Press
The prime minister’s decision to dissolve the legislature has been overturned by the court after months of mass protests.
Nepal’s Democracy in Crisis
By Peter Gill
With the prime minister's unilateral move to dissolve Parliament last December, Nepal was thrown into political chaos - with its democracy hanging in the balance.
Thousands Demand Ouster of Nepal Leader as Party Feud Grows
By Associated Press
Prime Minister K.P. Oli's controversial decision to dismiss Parliament cracked open a rift within the ruling Nepal Communist Party.
China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis
By Sudha Ramachandran
With the Nepal Communist Party cracking apart, Beijing is scrambling to preserve its interests.
Political Infighting in Nepal Reaches Alarming Levels Alongside High-Level Foreign Visits
By Sudha Ramachandran
While the Oli-Dahal fight has reached a critical point, Oli’s government continues to engage India and China as both jostle for influence in the Himalayan nation.
Can Nepal’s Communist Party Survive Closer Ties With the US?
By Kripendra Amatya
The MCC agreement is the latest example of serious divisions over foreign policy in the top echelons of Nepal’s ruling party.
A Rock and a Hard Place: Nepal’s 2019 Diplomacy in Review
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Over the past year, Nepal has been in a tight spot as it seeks to balance between major powers.
Are the Maoists Rising Again in Nepal?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
13 years after the civil war ended, a splinter Maoist group is waging a new campaign of violence.
The (Re)Birth of the Nepal Communist Party
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s Left Alliance takes a step toward formal unification, but is it just a marriage of convenience?
Why India and China Are Watching Nepal’s Elections
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Beijing is hoping for the left alliance to emerge victorious; India is rooting for the Nepali Congress.
Can Nepal’s New Prime Minister Avert a Crisis?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Sher Bahadur Deuba's return to the premiership will not be easy.
Nepal and China Conclude Military Drills
By Cal Wong
The first-ever China-Nepal military drill was allegedly scaled down to address Indian concerns.