When political leaders lack concrete ideology, they often take recourse to ideas of development and stability.

It is time to move beyond the idea of political stability to the idea of constitutional stability.

The prime minister may be down but is not out. Further conflict between claimants to power will cost us more.

Reopening cities requires a careful balance between preventive measures and a gradual opening of essential activities.

Nepal will have to debate and talk about our ideas about the nation-state.

If Nepal is to develop, we must ensure a transition to the rule of law in the economy as well.

Cleavages can generate a visceral emotional response; they override people’s concern for democracy and human rights.

Prime Minister Oli opened too many battlefronts, now he may be succumbing to his own ambitions.

Policies, disguised as legitimate efforts to serve the public interest, are designed to serve financial interests.

Revitalising the party would threaten the interests of these leaders and dismantle the mechanisms through which they accumulate power and money.

Donors and multilateral institutions must not continue to ignore corruption to fulfil their own objectives.

Competition may be forcing powerful countries to facilitate undemocratic and corrupt tendencies in the country.

The Prime Minister's speech on Constitution Day highlighted several challenges to Nepal's democratic transition.

We need policies for development, rule of law and human security that can get results in spite of corruption and impunity.

With deeper integration, Nepal may no longer be able to swing freely between India and China as in the past.