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Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Here is everything in the 20-point plan proposed by the US President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war

International Relations  the_farsight

Peace talks between Israel and Hamas began Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, as mediators push for a ceasefire and hostage release two years after the …

International Relations  the_farsight

As BIMSTEC, which was meant to overcome SAARC problems, gains momentum—the question remains will it be an effective alternative to regional cooperation. Or does the …

International Relations  Raunak Mainali

As global power dynamics shift, India walks a diplomatic tightrope, challenging the West’s hypocrisy while managing strategic dependencies on Russia for oil amid mounting geopolitical …

International Relations  Vivek Baranwal

As the escalation enters its eighth day, Iran exercises diplomatic channels to put pressure on Israel while the latter seeks US military intervention, about which …

International Relations  the_farsight

Nepal’s long-held foreign policy goals of neutrality and non-alignment must be reexamined

Op-ed  Raunak Mainali

The 47th President of the United States, Donald J Trump completes 100 days in office marked by erratic governance, shifts in the global order, rifts …

International Relations  Shreyada Regmi

In the heat of the chaos, confusion, tensions and shifting narratives surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, which could be nearing its end, Economist Jeffrey D. Sachs …

International Relations  Shreyada Regmi

A new chapter in India-China diplomatic relations after a bloody Galwan Valley incident and years of a devastating low in their already complex relationship. What …

International  Saurav Raj Pant

China’s dramatic rise and deepening relationship with Russia demonstrate pushback against the existing US-led global order set up some eight decades ago. India aims to …

International Relations  Ashish Ghimire

The declaration of persona non grata to each other’s senior diplomats confirmed a sour diplomatic faceoff between Canada and India.

International  Ashish Ghimire

Resurgence of the Cold War echoes in the Post-Soviet Republic

International Relations  Sourav Dahal

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