Reimagining the economics of culture
Mariana Mazzucato argues that arts and culture are not peripheral luxuries but foundational drivers of economic development, social cohesion, and state capacity, and that governments must rethink how they measure and invest in cultural value beyond ticket sales and tourism revenue.
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Reimagining the economics of culture
Mariana Mazzucato argues that arts and culture are not peripheral luxuries but foundational drivers of economic development, social cohesion, and state capacity, and that governments …
Democracy or mob rule? Nepal's uncomfortable moment of self-reflection
As social media amplifies emotion over evidence and slogans over substance, Nepal confronts a difficult question: is democratic participation being overtaken by digital mobocracy?
Power, risks, and fragmentation in a multipolar world
How geoeconomic rivalry, information warfare, climate risk, and AI are reshaping global power in an era of fragmented multipolarity.
Grok is testing whether AI governance means anything
By generating increasingly disturbing outputs, Grok has exposed a deep structural problem that should concern regulators everywhere. Advanced AI systems are being deployed and made …
The unravelling of Sudan Gurung
Every time Sudan explains, contradictions become more glaring. His stances, more inappropriate and anarchic.
When communism is the only option
Iran's flailing response to a nationally destabilizing water crisis should be a warning to everyone. As more societies push up against planetary boundaries, they will …
In search of self: Balancing individualism and duty in a collectivist world
From Jung’s introspection to Karma Yoga’s service, navigating self-discovery in Nepal’s culture of care raises a timeless question: when is devotion to others selflessness, and …
Nepal’s Gen Z uprising: Between local realities and global media framing
Nepal’s Gen Z uprising is poised to become an invaluable resource for political analysts and geopolitical experts across the globe, within the scope of young …
First, a revolution of our minds
The process of undoing the corruption of our collective minds starts now. It is imperative moving ahead. Anything less will be a grave insult to …
Is Kathmandu stuck because the roads are broken or deep down we’re all waiting for someone else to do what’s also quietly our responsibility?
From pumps to politics: Birgunj’s water conflict has begun
As Jakarta sinks, and Mumbai and Tehran scramble for groundwater, Birgunj stands at the same brink. From failed hand pumps to fractured governance, the city …
To look North or South? Rethinking non-alignment and neutrality
Nepal’s long-held foreign policy goals of neutrality and non-alignment must be reexamined
