For nearly two decades, the Nepali Congress president has been one of Nepal’s most effective political speakers. As he prepares to lead the party, his greatest strength becomes his biggest test.

Congress struggles to reclaim its democratic identity amid political unpredictability and opportunism.

With the lack of a distinctive edge, Nepal struggles to cut a swath in today’s global landscape.

With their script gone astray, Congress general secretaries Thapa and Sharma appear to have lost the plot.

Pressing priority should be constitutional conscience, not the pursuit of power.

Congress risks stumbling over its party chief’s personal ambitions.

Oli sets sights on Beijing after hearing silence from Delhi—fine, unless it’s reactionary.

Investing in communities will help foster more meaningful Nepal-India ties.

As India expands regional outreach, Nepal must pursue foreign policy in its own larger interest.

He may have tossed the idea of constitutional amendments with the intent of humouring New Delhi.

Ahead of his trip to Geneva, the Post spoke with Gyawali about Nepal's future foreign policy strategy, relations with India, China and the United States, and the transitional justice process, among others.

He was an amazing person—never tired of explaining to me, and many others, what it took to make a good writer