Even as Beijing receives Dahal, its disappointment with NCP’s break-up might manifest in negotiations.

China faces economic constraints and an image problem in its ambition to challenge the US.

Beijing and the US seem to be rethinking their positions, which could open avenues for developing economies.

Genuine grievances continue to haunt Nepal-India ties, but our institutional lapses must be fixed first.

The by-elections have reaffirmed the young voters’ disillusionment with traditional political parties.

China’s support to Nepal as a tourist destination is vital to recover from economic losses.

Our governance and policy-making are routinely held hostage to political squabbling.

Electoral alliances will essentially make the voting process a formality in many places.

The MCC row may be over, but the Nepali media and intellectuals need to reflect on their role.

The federal government is overstepping its constitutional jurisdiction in the name of the Covid-19 response.

The Covid-19 crisis will be a litmus test of Nepal’s fledgeling federal system.

Government, civil society and the media all have a stake in Nepal’s new federal journey. They must trust each other and collaborate for sustained peace.