Commentaries
From NEET Examination to Resignation: How India’s Gen Z protest unfolded
Introduction India’s Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan submits his resignation to PM Modi after a 50-day-long protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Pradhan’s resignation came when the protest i...
World, Be Ready to Face the Worst Oil Shock
Be ready to face the oil shock! That is the warning emerging from the latest confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz: one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, now a battlefield. Nearly 24 hours ago, US Pre...
Trump on Patriotism, Communism and the Battle for the Soul of a Superpower
On 4 July 2026, the United States celebrated one of the most significant milestones in its national history — the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Few nations have experienced such a dramatic transformation in two...
From Indo-Pacific to Pacific: A ‘Subtle Reset’ in US China Posture
The decision by the US Department of War to restore the designation "US Pacific Command" (PACOM), dropping the term "Indo" from the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), has triggered debate across Asia and beyond. While Washington insists t...
Accord Priority to Economic Diplomacy
Nepal, under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, stands at a crucial juncture in redefining its relationship with the rest of the world. The recent transition in domestic politics has created renewed optimism amongst Nepali citi...
Sri Lanka Chasing Shadows in Digital Battlefield
Sri Lanka is grappling with an emerging threat beyond maritime security— serious vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity systems. Nearly USD 2.5 million has reportedly gone missing from the Treasury of the Ministry of Finance, funds that...
Nepal in India’s Neighborhood and the Indo Pacific
Indo Pacific is home to critical trade routes, wide profitable consumer markets, manufacturing bases, natural resources and technological hubs. Despite its potential the region faces significant gaps on several fronts including infrastructu...
Nepal-Japan relations: Old ties, new gains
Nepal-Japan bilateral relations, founded on democratic values, have grown from strength to strength over seven decades. Long-standing cultural ties predate the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1956. In the course of time, high-lev...
The Middle East Conflict: Implications for South Asia
The US and Israeli military strikes on Iran codenamed Operation Epic Fury and Operation Lion’s Roar leading to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameiini, has fueled a full-scale conflict in the Middle East. A g...
Prospects of Nepal–Kosovo Partnership
Following the February 2026 vote of confidence, Kosovo Parliament ended months of political paralysis by approving a new government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The outcome has restored a sense of political continuity and handed Prist...