A tale of slow progress

Published On: October 21, 2019 03:01 AM NPT By: Biswo Poudel

A tale of slow progress

Two recently published global indices embody the motionless in governance in the last two years. The first, Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), ranked Nepal 108th out of 141 economies it looked at in 2019. Nepal was ranked 109th last year and 108th two years ago.

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Trump’s perfidious America

Published On: October 21, 2019 01:15 AM NPT By: Shlomo Ben-Ami

Trump’s perfidious America

TEL AVIV – US President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw American troops from Syria, clearing the way for a Turkish offensive against the Kurds, is an unconscionable betrayal of a strategic ally.

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Time for celebration

Published On: October 20, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Katie Morris

While Nepali women continue to face numerous obstacles in everyday life, celebrations are in order to honor the achievements that have been made so far

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China’s insecurities

Published On: October 20, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Mukesh Baral

China’s insecurities

Xi Dada brought hope for Nepal by pushing the narrative of land-linked country, but he also seems to have secured couple of assurances from Nepal which is desperate for economic prosperity

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What ails Nepal-India relations?

Published On: October 20, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Chandra D Bhatta

What ails Nepal-India relations?

Are various treaties and agreements signed between Nepal and India responsible? Or is it the hegemonic or paternalistic nature of Indian state and the small state syndrome of Nepal?

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Letter to NRNs

Published On: October 19, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Narbada Ghimire

Letter to NRNs

You owe to this country. This country shaped you to become who you are today. There is no point in hating your roots

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Beauties, build the thick skin

Published On: October 19, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Sandeep Poudyal

Beauties, build the thick skin

Miss Nepals, you got to the place you are today by entering a beauty pageant. You showcased you skills, talents, and beauty to be where you are

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Can cyberwarfare be regulated?

Published On: October 19, 2019 12:00 AM NPT By: Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

Can cyberwarfare be regulated?

The key to deterrence and de-escalation in the cyber realm is to acknowledge that we still have a lot to learn and expand process of communication among adversaries

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Making NRNA meaningful

Published On: October 17, 2019 01:45 AM NPT By: Naba Raj Gurung

Making NRNA meaningful

Nepali Diaspora has a high potential to effectively become a development partner of Nepal to help her graduate from LDC status to middle-income country as targeted. Registered with the government of Nepal, the Diaspora has a well networked national chapter (National Coordination Councils, known as NCCs) in over eighty countries under the leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association-International Coordination Council (NRNA-ICC).

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EU’s rule-of-law test

Published On: October 17, 2019 12:17 AM NPT By: Tytti Tuppurainen

EU’s rule-of-law test

HELSINKI – The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom’s recent ruling that Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in seeking to suspend (or “prorogue”) the UK Parliament for five weeks to avoid debate of his plans for a “no-deal” Brexit underscores the centrality of the rule of law to democratic governance.

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