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Economic-Political Developments in Nepal: Looking Back at 2022 and the Way Forward
Aarushi Gupta Article

Nepal has had a tumultuous past in terms of its politics and its road to democracy. After a prolonged period of instability, it finally became a multi-party federal republic with the implementation of the new Constitution in 2015. Over the course of ....

March 02, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , Nepal , Nepal elections , Nepal politics , Federalism , Nepal Economy , MCC , Citizenship bill
Expectations from the Dahal-led ruling coalition in Nepal
Amb Ranjit Rae

In this episode of the VIF Podcast, we discuss the recent significant developments in Nepalese politics and the stability of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led ruling coalition. Ambassador Rae presents his assessment of the Nepal elections and the churning w....

February 27, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , India , China , Nepal elections , Pushpa Kamal Dahal , India-Nepal relations , Podcast , Rastriya Swatantra PartY
Post-election turmoil within Nepalese politics
Aarushi Gupta Article

Nepal politics never has a dull moment. From elections to government formation to maintaining the government, each aspect of Nepal politics is nothing short of a thriller. In 2022, Nepal held its second local, provincial and federal elections since t....

February 22, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , Nepal , Nepal elections , Nepal politics , Nepali Congress , Presidential elections , Prime Minister , KP Sharma Oli , Prachanda , Sher Bahadur Deuba , RSP , Rabi Lamichhane
Assessment of the Nepal Elections 2022
Aarushi Gupta Article

The year 2022 witnessed elections at all three levels of government in Nepal. These were the second elections held at each level since the Nepalese Constitution that was enacted in the year 2015. Nepal has had a tumultuous past in terms of its politi....

February 13, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , Nepal , Nepal elections , Nepal politics , Nepali Congress , CPN-UML , Prachanda , local elections , RSP , Maoist Centre
Neighborhood News Digest – 13 January 2023

Afghanistan
Bombing Near Foreign Ministry Triggers Widespread Reactions: Tolo News
The bombing near the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul on Wednesday triggered widespread reactions at national and international levels. Kabul s....

January 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Nepal elections , Terrorism , Bhutan , Nepal China , Imran Khan , World Bank , UAE , PTI , Pakistan-Afghanistan , Thailand-Myanmar , Bishwa Ijtema , Bangladesh-America , Donald Lu in Dhaka , Navy Day , Myanmar-India Border , BML , Easter Sunday attacks , Loan
Neighborhood News Digest – 11 January 2023

Afghanistan
World Clerics' Delegation Seeks Education for Every Muslim: Tolo News
A delegation of Muslim clerics, which has visited Afghanistan, on Tuesday called for ensuring the right to education for every Muslim and emphasized....

January 11, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , election , World Bank , GDP , Opposition , Human Rights , Education , Military Coup , Resistance , US-Myanmar , UOM , Chagos Nepal India , Expenditure
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 January 2023

Afghanistan
Contract for Extraction of Amu Darya Oil Signed with CPEIC: Tolo News
The contract for the extraction of oil from the Amu Darya basin was signed with a Chinese company, the CPEIC, on Thursday. The contract was sig....

January 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , agriculture , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Nepal China , Imran Khan , IMF , Independence Day , Emergency , TTP , Myanmar military , Hydropower , Maldives-China , Military Rule , Ganga Vilas , Elections 2023 , Dairy , Tamils , Dr. S. Jaishankar
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 05, 2023

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Rejects US Official’s Remarks on Its Commitments: Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate rejected the remarks by US State Department spokesman Ned Price and said that the Islamic Emirate is committed to all i....

January 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , USA , Nepal China , Saudi Arabia , Tourism , Rohingya , Independence Day , Emergency , Education , Blasphemy , TTP , Myanmar military , Maldives-India , Military Rule , I&B , Elections 2023 Nepal India , PMLN , UN Support , Tourist
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 04, 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Settle New Electricity Agreement Amid Winter Shortages – The Diplomat
Under the new agreement, Uzbekistan will supply Afghanistan with 450 megawatts of electricity during the winter as both co....

January 04, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Nepal China , Funding , military , UN , Pakistan Economy , Independence Day , Emergency , Myanmar military , Nepal India , Afghanistan trade , Afghanistan TTP , Godda Power Plant , Importing Rice , Pakistan TTP , Maldives- China , Military Rule
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 03, 2023

Afghanistan
Defense Ministry Rejects Pakistan Official's Remarks on TTP in Afghanistan: Tolo News
The Ministry of Defense reacted to recent comments by Pakistan’s interior minister about the presence of Tehreek Taliban Pakistan ....

January 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Nepal China , Balochistan , UNHRC , Imran Khan , al-Qaeda , Ceasefire , Inflation , TTP , Military Coup , Nepal India , Abdul Momen , Thailand-Myanmar , new austerity measure , David Cameron- Ranil Wickremesinghe , Gotabaya Rajapaksa- US citizenship
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