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Rebuilding Nepal’s Political Parties for Democracy
Nepal’s political parties must move beyond legacy-based hierarchies and cadre loyalty to focus on ideas, merit, and public accountability. Meaningful partisan reform requires internal democracy, transparent leadership elections, grassroots candidate selection, and issue-based politics that respond to citizens’ needs.
Jan 02, 2026
Nepal’s Future Demands Ideas Over Power
Nepal’s Future Demands Ideas Over Power
Jan 02, 2026
New Year Resolutions: Living With Purpose Beyond the Ca...
New Year Resolutions: Living With Purpose Beyond the Ca...
Jan 01, 2026
Reflecting on 2025: insights and learning in the develo...
Reflecting on 2025: insights and learning in the develo...
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Doklam clouds over Nepal
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After the border blockade and recent floods in Tarai, partly attributable to India-built roads
and dams, there are very few intellectuals in Nepal who are ready to take up India’s cause.
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Divided loyalty
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Deuba’s Delhi brief
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The onus is on countries like Nepal which share borders with both India and China to step up efforts to deescalate.
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Principal concern
Principal concern
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Diplomacy amid North Korea Crisis
Diplomacy amid North Korea Crisis
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Exorcising Indian ghosts
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Inclusive response
Inclusive response
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Health for all
Health for all
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