Trump’s gift to Taliban

Published On: February 6, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Brahma Chellaney

America is preparing to hand Afghanistan back to the group it removed from power 17 years ago

Why this Nuclear Bill?

Published On: February 5, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Dr Mahesh K Maskey

Nepal appears to be poised for a heedless jump into the thick of nuclear research reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facilities. This course should be avoided

Don’t overcharge foreigners

Published On: February 5, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Marianne Heredge

Charging foreign visitors extra makes them feel they are being cheated and Nepal’s welcome is conditional on money they can be milked for

Brexit will damage Europe

Published On: February 5, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Sigmar Gabriel

Brexit will damage Europe’s role in the world in a way that we Europeans currently seem unable to grasp

Alleyway to Beijing

Published On: February 4, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: CK Lal

Centralization of all authority in Baluwatar continues unchallenged. Federalism is slowly being turned into a farce. Fundamental freedoms are being curtailed in insidious ways

Trajectory of history writing

Published On: February 4, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Pranab Kharel & Gaurab KC

As Nepal stands at cross-roads of history, it would be helpful if our historiography moved beyond linear narratives

Quest for quality growth

Published On: February 4, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng

Implementation of Xi’s reform plan has been hampered by multiple shocks including escalating trade tensions with the US

Chasing success

Published On: February 3, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Nirmal Thapa

Many have climbed up professional ladder in Nepal because they understand value of time, have trustworthy communication and are patient

Italian warning for France

Published On: February 3, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Dominique Moisi

It is tempting to compare Italy’s criticism of France to the Yellow Vests’ hostility toward French elites

Making agriculture smart

Published On: February 3, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

If we are to make smart agriculture program successful, we first need to make our agriculture institutions smart