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.

A future where children sleep peacefully and see wildlife as neighbours is an achievable goal.

Kathmandu’s political neutrality can position it as a crucial point of communication for Baku’s engagement in South Asia.

New government will have to manage India’s anxieties, allay China’s suspicions, and reassure the US.

We should try to incorporate some creative joy into our daily lives in whatever way we can.

Pakistan cannot look forward to becoming a citizen-friendly state without eliminating preventable deaths.

Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest may reveal more than the DOJ’s selective Epstein releases.

The ultimate form of vetting takes place in the secrecy of the ballot box.

There is often a wide gap between advertising and reality, and the future is likely to be no different.