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Dinesh Bhattarai

Dinesh Bhattarai, former diplomat and foreign policy expert, has served as the foreign affairs adviser of former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba and Sushil Koirala.
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Isolating terrorism

Published On: March 20, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

SAARC leaders should show vision, courage and sincerity to recognize the regional organization as the only institutional and pragmatic forum to create atmosphere of mutual trust

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Testing times for democracy

Published On: November 28, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

While in opposition communists make nationalism their sole agenda. When they lead the government they tend to attack democracy and lean toward authoritarianism

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Let them go home

Published On: November 15, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

Bhutanese refugees are desperate to go back to the land where their ancestors lived. They must be heard. International community may facilitate repatriation process

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Why parliamentary system?

Published On: June 28, 2018 09:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

The debate on directly elected presidential system demeans, disdains and denigrates people’s mandate and democratic achievements

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Seize the moment

Published On: June 19, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

China is concerned about possible plays by Western powers on Tibet issue from Nepali soil though Nepal unequivocally maintains ‘One China’ policy

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Disregard for democracy

Published On: May 31, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

Communists have congenital contempt for democratic pluralism. Identity politics they introduced is fueling fears, divisions, and anger in Nepali society

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Understanding BRI

Published On: May 8, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

As China remains engaged in improving connectivity in the neighborhood, there is a great optimism about BRI in Nepal

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Catch the momentum

Published On: March 15, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

Nepal’s resounding victory at Human Rights Council reflects international community’s acknowledgment of our commitments and accomplishments in human rights

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Democracy v dictatorship

Published On: December 3, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

The ongoing elections turned into a referendum when two major left parties, UML and Maoists, formed an alliance, with the ultimate goal of imposing communist rule.

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BP: Relevant as ever

Published On: December 29, 2016 01:19 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

BP’s old fears about fast-changing geopolitical currents in South Asia and the world have become even more pronounced today

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Many hopes

Published On: September 15, 2016 12:25 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

It is natural to expect India to support the democratic process in Nepal and let it evolve as a broad-based internal process

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A juggling act

Published On: August 27, 2016 12:35 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

As our neighbors’ ability for power projection beyond their borders increases, the new strategic dynamic puts Nepal in sharp focus of both established and emerging powers

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Democracy on the edge

Published On: August 4, 2016 12:35 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

UML leaders, including outgoing PM, wanted to create constitutional complexities to prolong their stay in power

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Securing the future

Published On: July 19, 2016 12:25 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

We should prioritize employment generation, while also looking to ensure the safety, security and dignity of migrants

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