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Sher Bahadur Deuba
Foes CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress Turn Friends to Form New Nepali Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
The political promiscuity of its parties, not the electoral system, is responsible for the country’s prolonged instability.
Nepal’s New Government Faces a Stiff Test
By Marcus Andreopoulos
Dahal’s return to power could reset Nepal’s foreign policy – but first he'll have to survive an unstable coalition and disgruntled electorate.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal Heads New Government in Nepal
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
His party, which won only 11 percent of the vote, heads a new seven-party coalition of parties that share little other than a lust for power.
The Foreign Policy Implications of Nepal’s Election
By Pratistha Rijal
Continued political instability could allow external powers to increase their influence in the country's political landscape.
Nepali Voters Deliver a Fractured Mandate in Parliamentary Elections
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
While the Nepali Congress won the most seats, the CPN-UML surged ahead to win the largest share of votes.
Coalitions in the Fray in Nepal’s Elections Are Marriages of Convenience
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Parties share neither ideology nor policy goals with partners; alliances are merely partnerships to win more seats.
Nepal Ratified the MCC Compact. What Now?
By Biswas Baral
How will the U.S. grant – approved despite a raging controversy – factor into both upcoming elections and Nepal’s diplomatic positioning?
Nepal’s New PM Deuba Seeks Better Ties With India
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Since Deuba came to power in July, there have been several rounds of interactions between the two side, but no top-level visits to date.
Has China Encroached into Nepali Territory in Humla District?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Prime Minister Deuba has ordered a "study" into the long-standing allegations.
Party Politicking Backfires on Nepal’s PM Deuba
By Arun Budhathoki
An ordinance that the Nepali prime minister introduced recently to ease the splitting of parties is proving counterproductive.
Can Nepal’s New Prime Minister Navigate Rough Political Seas?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Sher Bahadur Deuba faces a herculean task in managing fragile politics.
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 Gets a New Prime Minister (For Now)
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Sher Bahadur Deuba, who leads the Nepali Congress party, is serving as Nepal's prime minister for the fifth time.
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.
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.
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's Upcoming 'Reset' With India
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's new prime minister is enthusiastic about restoring ties with India back to normal.
Nepal's New Government Steadies Diplomatic Ties With India
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's new Maoist-Nepali Congress government is bringing the country's ties with India back to a state of stability.
Seeking Diplomatic Balance, Nepal's New PM Dispatches Special Envoys to India, China
By Ankit Panda
Prachanda is looking to balance Nepal's bilateral relationships with its two massive neighbors.
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