politics

Republicans and royalists on Nepal’s streets

Separate pro- and anti-monarchy protests rock Kathmandu amidst arson and looting

The ghost of monarchy returns to haunt Nepal

Nepal’s ex-king gets royal welcome as supporters throng airport for a symbolic arrival

Shristi Karki

South Asia 2040

What is in store for the region’s politics, economy, and development in 15 years time?

‘Hope-mongering’

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Both.

Sonia Awale

Why Nepal is stuck

Alternative politics should fight against the culture of acceptance, silence and dependency

China syndrome

The last minute deal-making on the BRI Framework Agreement is an example of how not to conduct bilateral negotiations.

Shristi Karki

Oli’s oscillations

Prime Minister prepares to visit Beijing amid strained ties with New Delhi

Shristi Karki

Bad air and polluted politics

Political resolve to improve air quality will add 3-5 years to the lives of Nepalis

Sonia Awale

Monetary politics

Nepal Rastra Bank eased monetary policy under corporate pressure, but that does not fix structural woes

Democracy’s sidekicks

Nepal’s two biggest parties uniting gives both added reason to be accountable to voters

Shristi Karki
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