The New Great Game in the Himalayas: Infrastructure, Influence and the India–China Contest
Divyanka Tandon The border between India and China has never truly been settled. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) —…
India, Nepal and the Weight of a New Reality
Aayush Pal The first important visit by a Nepali delegation after the coming to power of the new Prime Minister…
Representation versus Recognition: Madhesi Identity in Nepal’s Emerging Political Order
Kumar Sheni In Nepal, the question of Madhesis' demands in the new political order remains stuck in a paradox, which…
Nepal’s Political Reset Under Balen Shah
Badarinath KA Nepal is in the midst of a big churn, with most established political parties and their leaders getting…
From Hegemony to Harmony: The 2026 Shift Toward an Integrated South Asian Power Grid
Hridbina Chatterjee The South Asian energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, from hydro-hegemony to hydro-partnership.
Balendra Shah’s Rise: Shah’s RSP Keeps India-China Balance Intact
Anjali Singh Shah's outreach to foreign envoys is indicative of an attempt to avoid alignment and diversify ties, supporting a…
Youth Leadership in Nepal: Democratic Renewal or Populist Symbolism?
The general election became an important turning point, shaped by deep-seated dissatisfaction and impatience among the new generation.
Federalism in Nepal: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Politics of Decentralisation
Federalism in Nepal was introduced not merely as an administrative reform but as a peace-building mechanism following a…
From Street Protests to the Ballot Box: Nepal’s March 5 Polls Test Political Stability
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote in the election for the lower house of parliament, the…
Cross-Border Islamism and India’s Security Calculus: Reassessing Neighbourhood Engagement
Daljeet Singh This edition of Sharp Scope examines how these networks have evolved from fragmented insurgencies into interconnected regional architectures.…