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Nepal in 2024: Has Political Instability Finally Come to an End?
In 2024, Nepal saw continued political instability but gained tentative ground within the economic and geopolitical domains. More stability is expected in the days ahead as a result of two major parties forming the government and bringing an end to…
Nepal-India Relations Under New Governments: Time for a Refresh?
Nepal recently ushered in its fourth government with different combinations of parties since the December 2022 parliamentary elections when the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN (UML)) chair K. P. Sharma Oli was sworn in as the Prime…
Nepal in 2023: Economic Crisis Drives Domestic and Foreign Policy
In 2023, Nepal experienced relative stability in both domestic and foreign spheres. Unlike previous years, the domestic landscape was primarily dominated by economic issues while the fragile coalition government remained comparatively stable. Additionally, the government opened investigations into big corruption…
China in South Asia: Nepal’s Relations with China Amid a Sensitive Geopolitical Environment
As its next-door neighbor as well as a longstanding economic partner, Nepal’s relations with China are multifaceted in the political, economic, and security dimensions. From a geopolitical lens, Nepal’s foreign policy has traditionally been concerned with India and China. However,…
China Loses Ground in Nepal
Since the formation of a new government following elections in November, Nepal has witnessed an escalated Chinese engagement on the political front. The post-election coalition saw the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist Center,…
Nepal’s Delicate Foreign Policy Balancing Act
Over the last few weeks, Nepal has witnessed several developmental gains. During the recent official visit by Nepali Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka on August 9, China announced an approximately USD $117 million grant and several infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, India…