The vision of a new global city in India’s doorsteps is both risky and exciting.

We continue to trust political ‘experts’ who offer neat solutions to complex long-term problems.

It may increase pressure on South Asian states to reduce their reliance on China. I also anticipate considerable continuity with Biden on country-specific approaches.

There are compelling reasons for why he should lead the Nepali Congress into the next general elections.

The Congress and the UML should take the lead in preparing a common white paper on foreign policy.

We are still an agriculture-based society. Yet the sector is also clearly not a government priority.

Nepal needs to figure out how to make itself as attractive as possible, and how to make it as easy as possible to do business.

Nepal’s top political leaders feel entitled, just like a certain Begum chased out of her country.

Nepali politicians old and new are competing to pay homage to the BJP’s brand of religious politics.

How it is getting increasingly harder for Nepal to talk to and deal with its northern neighbour.

Holding the decisive votes, Dahal was the kingmaker. Delhi thought ‘they could do business’ with him.

Nepali politics is so volatile that it is hard to predict what will happen in six months, much less four years.

Mismatch of more reliance on India and people’s desire to break free of its embrace could turn ugly.

Can the party develop a loyal cadre base that can work for the long haul without seeking immediate personal gains?

American, Indian and Chinese representatives will start sniping at each other, as Nepal looks on helplessly.