Nepalis are contemplating a new government in the aftermath of the Gen Z revolt.

Given SARS-CoV-2’s devastating impact, identifying definitive intermediate hosts is crucial.

Tomorrow’s ballot may change centre’s faces, but federalism is not ensured by electoral arithmetic alone.

Post-elections, Nepal needs transparent governance and bold, benchmarked bureaucratic reforms.

A managed crawl links the Nepali rupee to the Indian rupee but permits adjustments over time.

If participation is the highest form of civic influence, dismantling barriers to participation is vital for democracy.

Implementing an inclusive and gender-responsive lens is essential to ensure safety, accessibility, and economic opportunities for vulnerable groups.

The regime change in Iran will test Pakistan’s relations with both the post-Khamenei Iran and the US.

Leaders should recognise the hamartia that got the best of them, and work with a sense of trust and respect.

People don’t need, and definitely do not have time to, go over manifestos running in hundreds of pages.

US rhetoric shifts from persuasion to deterrence, unsettling allies and heightening tensions.

It would be unwise to change it and contribute to inflation and capital outflow.

Are we choosing a navigator for the storm, or just following the herd toward the cliff’s edge?

Institutionalism is not an end in itself; it must deliver results and exhibit accountability.

The code of conduct’s ability to address the rapid evolution of digital campaigning remains uncertain.

Instead of focusing on transactional tourism, we need to provide healing, meaning and authentic experiences.

Across much of South Asia, voters do not merely elect representatives; they seek protectors.

Nepal’s new foreign policy should focus on relevance, institutional strength, and clear strategic direction.

Iran’s resistance draws strength from history, revolution, and martyrdom tradition.

The biggest danger arises when the power of the crowd is taken as the mandate itself.