Nepal’s Real Battle: Strengthening Democracy From Within

Should Nepal blindly align based on political ideology alone? If an “autocratic” neighbor offers vital infrastructure development that can lift thousands out of poverty, should we refuse it on principle, even if “democratic” partners move slower or offer aid laden with conditions? Conversely, do we turn a blind eye to undemocratic behavior by a “democratic” ally when it suits their geopolitical aims but not ours? Young Nepalis are pragmatic.

By Suva BC Jun 09, 2025

Rethinking Forest Fire Management In Nepal: Lessons From Bagmati Province

Forest fire management in Nepal, including Bagmati Province, is currently characterized by a combination of government-led programs and community-based efforts. Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs), a hallmark of Nepal’s participatory forest governance model, play a frontline role in managing fires.

By Dr. Chandra Lal Pandey & Kalpana Bhattarai Jun 09, 2025

Reclaiming Nepal’s Budget From Hidden Hands

Broker capitalism in Nepal operates not on competition, productivity, or value creation, but rather thrives on rent-seeking behavior, political patronage, and informal power networks. A defining characteristic of this system is its preference for trading over building.

By Dr.Prabin Manandhar Jun 07, 2025

Glaciers Demand: Annapurna’s Lesson

The science is clear: glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded, and the consequences are global and generational.

By Arup Rajouria Jun 05, 2025

Museum Communication: A Prospect and Practice

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) defines a museum as “a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets, and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage.

By Om Prakash Ghimire Jun 04, 2025

Confronting Climate Extremes And Environmental Crises In Central Asia: Urgent Action To Strengthen Resilience, Resource Sustainability, And Regional Cooperation

Central Asia is facing a growing climate and environmental crisis with rapid glacier loss, water scarcity, land degradation, and extreme weather, threatening livelihoods, ecosystems, and stability. In response, countries have launched regional and national initiatives, supported by international organizations, to improve water management, combat desertification, adapt to glacier loss, reduce pollution, and enhance climate resilience. Still, urgent and scaled-up action is required to secure a sustainable future.

By Dr. Dhruba Gautam Jun 03, 2025

Banker And Businessman Being The Same Person: How Practical, How Impractical

By Shanker Man Singh Jun 01, 2025

The Rise of Mediation Diplomacy – How Hong Kong’s IOMed Charts a New Path for a Multipolar World

The IOMed, headquartered in the refurbished Wan Chai Police Station (a fitting metaphor: turning a colonial-era symbol of authority into a temple of compromise), represents China’s answer to a world fatigued by Western-dominated legal institutions.

By Zakir Kibria May 28, 2025

Bridging Risk-Sensitive Land Use Planning and Farmland Abandonment: Policy Pathways for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

By Pratik Poudel May 23, 2025

The Emergence of Knowledge Hubs: Libraries Transformed for a More Intelligent World

A knowledge hub is more than just a collection of books or documents. It is a dynamic ecosystem created to gather, organize, store, share, and collaboratively generate knowledge across various fields, industries, and generations.

By Pushparaj Subedi May 22, 2025

Two Calls For Climate Action From Kathmandu

Speakers called, inter alia, for: (i) maintaining 1.50C target and/or limiting global temperature rise; (ii) building resilience and adaptation capacity; (iii) urgency for global and regional cooperation for mobilising climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building; (iv) developing common understanding between upstream and downstream communities on mountain and coastal ecosystems; (v) strengthen cooperation and advocacy and explore joint adaptation and resilience strategies, along with financial and policy pathways, to support both mountain and island communities.

By Batu Uprety May 21, 2025

Parachanda Pradhan in a Multi-Dimensional Relation Sketch

Whether one was a farmer, a peer group member, researcher, a junior colleague or a student, Dr. Pradhan would like to engage her/him in conversation with inquisitiveness.

By Upendra Gautam, PhD May 19, 2025

Rivers as Narratives of Peace in South Asia

By Zakir Kibria May 18, 2025

Nepal And Norway Share Many Values

By Torun Dramdal (Ms) May 18, 2025

Nepal's Climate Journey: Rethinking the Road Ahead at Sagarmatha Sambad

By Lalmani Wagle May 18, 2025

Strengthening the Engagement of Men and Boys in the Fight for Gender Equality

By Arya Kharel May 18, 2025

Managing Nepal’s Tiger Population: Challenges and Opportunities

By ANKIT DHAKAL May 14, 2025

Constructing Calm: Understanding The Dynamics Of Ceasefire Between India And Pakistan

India, since the strike, maintained that it did not touch Pakistan’s military or civilian bases but only attacked the known terrorist hideouts, which have been used for three decades to wage a constant war against India.

By Harsh Pandey May 14, 2025

Need of Systemic Interventions for Addressing Slower Government Disbursements in Development Partners (DPs) – Supported Projects in Nepal

By Mukesh Ghimire; PhD May 14, 2025

Overcoming Indo-Pak Conflict The Dara Shikoh Way

This is not the first ceasefire since 1948, and will probably not be the last either. All with the exception of 1971 (and Bangladesh liberation) happened after strong international pressure. The current one is all the more surprising with Trump’s short intervention.

By Dipak Gyawali May 13, 2025

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