Don’t micro-manage the Karki government. Trust it to function and provide constructive criticism.

An executive elected directly by the people is not a panacea for Nepal’s ills.

There is little reason to be confident that the remittance economy will endure in the long term.

It remains to be seen if Balen can continue his work despite hostility from the government.

Ghising’s dismissal may reinforce Oli and Khadka’s image as shady politicians.

Large-scale corruption is not possible without the collusion of the political leadership.

Trump’s ‘success’ has sowed serious doubt about the rule of law in America and the value of social mores.

Trump as the only source of power isn’t good for America or the world, including Nepal.

In Nepal, hardly anyone trusts politicians; public anger against the leaders simmers.

If we are to realise the dream of 1951, mediocracy must be replaced by meritocracy.

More disappointments are on the way. Or will there be a collective explosion of people’s anger?

It is a caricature of Nepali politics marred by the conflict between the old and the young.

A government becomes unstable when politicians do not respect the spirit of the constitution.

The NC’s obstruction of Parliament and muzzling of Lamichhane will not help get their votes back.

SD Muni details clandestine negotiations and political upheavals in South Asia in his memoir, ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’.