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?
Kumar Sheni 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.…
The Himalayan Tightrope: Countering Third-Party Influence through Integrated Development and Connectivity
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…