The Himalayan Tightrope: Countering Third-Party Influence through Integrated Development and Connectivity
Hridbina Chatterjee Landlocked states of Nepal and Bhutan are compelled to balance the competing interests of major powers, most notably…
Giants’ Shadows: How Small Nation States Cling to Powerhouses for Survival
Parag Gilada Historically, small nation-states have depended on patron nations to sustain their status as independent entities.
The Silent Encirclement: How the Recalibrated ‘Pivot to Asia’ Is Reshaping India’s Neighbourhood
Nishant Kumar Hota and Ankit Jakhar India now stands at a crossroads where "Strategic Autonomy" is no longer an academic luxury but a survival…
The Orchestrators of the ‘Gen Z’ Protests – Who’s Pulling the Strings?
Aayush Pal The current wave of protests serves as a lesson for governments to be transparent, accountable, and responsive to…
Youth Unrest and Regional Stability: Reassessing India-Nepal Relations after the September 2025 Protests
Dhruv Ashok The recent protests are a matter of critical strategic concern for India, as Instability in Nepal poses several…
Nepal at the Crossroads: Gen Z Uprising Ends Communist Rule, India Watches Closely
Gen Z protests erupted after Nepal banned major social media platforms, sparking anger due to high unemployment and…
Political Instability Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka – What it Means for India, China, and the USA
Divyanka Tandon Public protests demonstrated that an economy cannot grow without inclusive governance, and beyond a certain limit of economic…
Hindu Rashtra Reborn? – The Return of the King in Nepal and its Impact on the Region’s Political Landscape
The return of pro-royalty feelings combined with the push of Hindu culture shows the enduring cultural and political…
Bridging Borders: Uniting India and Nepal Through Economic Diplomacy and Cultural Heritage
Economic Interdependence: India is Nepal’s largest trading partner, contributing significantly to its trade and energy sectors, but efforts…
Managing Nepal’s Current Challenges in the Face of Political Unrest and Strategic Diplomacy
KP Sharma Oli's return as Prime Minister brings challenges of ensuring political stability, economic growth, and balancing foreign…