Downplaying diplomacy
Govt needs to appoint competent ambassadors so that Nepal can handle international challenges successfully
Govt needs to appoint competent ambassadors so that Nepal can handle international challenges successfully
Foreign Ministry has been reduced to a mere tool to be used at the discretion of powerful political masters
By promulgating the new constitution, Nepal has overcome one challenge, only to be confronted by new problems
Including unpleasant aspects of the past in the preamble will fuel bitterness among the people
Foreign Ministry must try to convince China that the Lipulekh Pass is a disputed area between Nepal and India
Meeting the challenges of reconstruction and rehabilitation will require a leadership that is young and dynamic
Weakening of national sovereignty and territorial integrity have grave implications for Nepal
The silence that greeted the missed constitution deadline could be a sign of turmoil to come
An economically prosperous South Asia may be within reach with the active engagement of both India and China
The 18th Saarc Summit is an opportunity for Nepal to showcase its leadership skills
Saarc leaders would do well to take up regional security for discussion, even informally, at the Summit
Our foreign policy vis-à-vis China and India must be informed by the exigencies of strategic realities
The 18th Saarc Summit should reconsider the theme of connectivity instead of wasting time looking for a new one
Far-reaching reforms in foreign service must be considered before appointing ambassadors
Our political leaders must make the most of the change in bilateral ties brought about by Modi’s visit