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The Challenges of Secularism and Governance in Nepal

Nepal, a nation with deep-rooted cultural traditions, was declared a secular state in 2008 after centuries as a Hindu kingdom. This transformation, driven by ideals of equality and inclusivity, was expected to unify the country’s various religious ....

December 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , economy , governance , Secularism

VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

November 27, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power

VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

November 19, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Interaction , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Bilateral ties , Cooperation , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power , municipalities.

Tourism or Strategy? China's Geopolitical Play with 'Visit Nepal Year 2025'

Nikhil Sahu Commentary

In the sixteenth meeting of....

October 23, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , BRI in Nepal , Nepal Railway , Kyirong to Kathmandu , Chinese loan , Trans-Himalayan Railway , Nepal-China relation , KP Sharma Oli.

Nepal's Trans-Himalayan Dream: A Journey Through High Costs and Higher Stakes

Nikhil Sahu Commentary

The Nepal-China

September 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , KP Sharma Oli , BRI in Nepal , Trans Himalayan Railway , Nepal China relation , Nepal Railway , Kyirong to Kathmandu , Chinese loan

No End to Political Instability in Nepal

Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Once again President of Nepal Communist Party – Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) KP Sharma Oli, 72, became Nepal’s Prime Minister on July 15, 2024, after his predecessor Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to prove a majority in the Nepalese Parliament, ....

August 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli , MCC , Deuba

Changing Colours of Nepal’s Governance

Rajesh Singh Commentary

Nepal has had more than a dozen governments since the monarchy was formally abolished in that country in 2008. Prime Ministers have come and gone before they had the time to settle down or had enough time to leave behind far-reaching impacts for the ....

July 22, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Oli , Prachanda , Sher Bahadur Deuba , CPN , Mohan Baidya , Mohan Bikram Singh

Political Instability Resurfaces Again in Nepal

Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

Nepal, nestled between the two biggest Asian economies—India and China—is again witnessing political uncertainties. The ruling Left Alliance is on the brink of collapse following the withdrawal of support from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unifie....

July 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , Nepali Congress , KP Oli , Nepal Communist Party , Maoist Centre , Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

New Dynamics in Nepal-India Relations

Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Nepal-India relations are as old as the history of human civilization. No two countries of the world are as much tied together through the bonds of geography, culture, social, economic, religion, and language as these two countries. Because of these ....

July 08, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , Nepal , border issue , hydropower trade , Pancheshwar project , Treaty of Sugauli

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