Opinion
Energy Minister Deepak Khadka's One-Year Term: Achievements and Shortcomings
Instead of supporting NEA's Managing Director Kulman Ghising in his efforts to recover these dues, Khadka spent his time trying to undermine Ghising by seeking excuses to discredit him, disrupt board meetings, and limit his authority.
By Bikash Thapa Jul 20, 2025
New ruler: Ruler Failed to Figureout the Ecology of Nepal
In the decade following the end of the Rana oligarchy (after theDelhi agreement of 1951), five Prime Ministers in Nepal failed to establish a democratic system. Despite the trust placed in them by the monarchy and the people, leaders such as Matrika Prasad Koirala, K. I. Singha, Tanka Prasad Aacharya, Subarna Shumshere Rana, and B. P. Koirala were unable to bring about lasting democratic reforms.
By Prof. Dr. Prem Sharma Jul 19, 2025
Lost in the Rhetorical Mirage of Middle-Income Aspirations Without a Sustainable Economic Security Foundation Part -2
Proto-Nationalism Entrapped in Musical Chair Circle of Political Party and Floundering Economy : Lost in the Rhetorical Mirage of Middle-Income Aspirations Without a Sustainable Economic Security Foundation Part -2
By Kedar Neupane Jul 18, 2025
Do not try hard to be a genius, just try not to be stupid!
That moment stayed with me. There is indeed an over-glorification of solution-driven thinking in many organisations and in our society at large. We tend to see problem-spotters as roadblocks and label them “troublemakers,”
By Maneesh Pradhan Jul 16, 2025
Behind Nepal’s Political Instability: Flaws In Loktantra’s Ethical Foundation
The answer lies in the old expression of someone being scared of his own shadow. It is not just the plentiful corruption scandals that are tumbling outevery day: they are but symptoms of the deeper rot that began over three decades ago.
By Dipak Gyawali Jul 15, 2025
Terrorism in South Asia: Challenges to Regional Peace and Security
By examining recent data and case studies from the region, this paper highlights the importance of coordinated efforts to combat terrorism, promote economic development, and implement de-radicalization programs in order to establish long-term stability.
By Sunil Bahadur Thapa Jul 10, 2025
Beyond the Mirage of Glacier Preservation: 2025 and the GLOF Crisis
A recent and tragic example of this phenomenon occurred on 8 July 2025 in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. A sudden flood, likely triggered by a glacial lake outburst in Tibet, caused the Bhotekoshi River to surge, sweeping away the vital Nepal-China Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadhi.
By Arup Rajouria Jul 09, 2025
Proto-Nationalism Entrapped in the Musical Chair Circle of Political Parties and Floundering Economy Part-1: Context and Missed Opportunities
Proto-Nationalism Entrapped in the Musical Chair Circle of Political Parties and Floundering Economy Part-1: Context and Missed Opportunities
By Kedar Neupane Jun 26, 2025
The Iron Silk Road: How a Train to Tehran is Rewriting The World’s Map – And Why The Old Powers Are Terrified
This isn't just about shorter shipping times. It’s about sovereignty. For decades, the West, particularly the United States, has wielded control over the sea lanes like a trident. The Strait of Hormuz, that narrow Persian Gulf passage where 45% of China’s vital oil imports transit, wasn't just geography; it was a lever. Sanctions, blockades, the threat of naval interdiction – these were the tools used to enforce political will.
By Zakir Kibria Jun 25, 2025
Nepal’s Energy Myths: Energy ≠ Electricity ≠ Hydropower ≠ Household Lighting
The forthcoming National Energy Security Policy should embrace a broader perspective, addressing all aspects of energy usage, accessibility, and resilience, beyond just electricity provision.
By Mukesh Ghimire; PhD Jun 20, 2025
Navigating An Uncharted, Unravelling World Order
The subject of decline of great powers, indeed of civilizations, has been of interest to many scholars; and it might be useful to focus on the gist of what they had to say before using those insights to try and make sense of the here and now.
By Dipak Gyawali Jun 19, 2025
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