Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Geopolitical Tightrope: How the 18th BRICS Summit Redefined South Asian Strategic Autonomy

The conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi marks a watershed moment in…

Who speaks for Nepal? The Rubio–Lamichhane call and the new politics of diplomacy

Diplomacy is changing. States no longer communicate only through foreign ministries, embassies and formally designated…

When Disaster Becomes Statecraft: Building Nepal’s National Resilience Architecture

A disaster reveals the state in ways that ordinary politics often conceals. When a crisis…

The Himalayas Are Sending a Strategic Warning

The recent floods are not simply a disaster. They are a warning that climate, geography,…

Deuba’s Return: Nepal’s Test of Democratic Renewal

Sher Bahadur Deuba’s return to Nepal on 13 August 2026 is more than the return…

From political transition to strategic transformation

Nepal cannot be transformed unless it is first understood, and it cannot be understood unless…

Nepal at a Strategic Crossroads

Nepal stands at a defining strategic moment, the crossroads of history. For more than three…

Finding Nepal’s Contributing Identity

The international system is undergoing one of the most profound transformations since the end of…

From Sun Tzu to Nash: Rethinking Strategy for Small States in a Multipolar World

The twenty-first century is witnessing a transformation in strategic competition, where power is no longer…

Singapore’s Anti-Corruption Miracle and Nepal’s Reform Imperative

Corruption is often discussed in Nepal as a moral failing, a legal violation, or a…

The US–Iran Agreement and Future of Middle East Security

As of 26 June 2026, the U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) remains in force, but…

The Pivot to Beijing: How Xi Jinping Became the World’s Indispensable Leader

In the span of three weeks, the most powerful leaders on Earth made a call…