Timeline of Major Events DateEventsFebruary 6On February 6, a letter jointly endorsed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and NCP (Maoist-center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal to MCC headquarters was disclosed. The letter expressed their commitment to pass the MCC by the parliamentFebruary 8Nepal received 800,000 doses of Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccines from the U.K. … [Read more...] about February Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs
January Analysis: International Relations & Foreign Affairs
Timeline of Major Events DateEventsDecember 31The Parliament's International Relations Committee formed a 'Foreign Policy Study Sub-committee.January 3The Governor of the Indian State of Uttarakhand visited Nabhi, Kuti, and Gunji in the Kalapani area of Darchula without the Nepal government's permission.January 4Minister for Energy, Water Resource, and Irrigation Pamha … [Read more...] about January Analysis: International Relations & Foreign Affairs
Annual Analysis: International Relations & Foreign Affairs
Considering Nepal’s geopolitical sensitivity and geostrategic prominence, the US and emerging global powers and neighboring states India and China have been trying to expand their influence here. They have prioritized Nepal for a long time to expand their strategic, economic, diplomatic, and cultural influence. Against this backdrop, domestic political uncertainties have … [Read more...] about Annual Analysis: International Relations & Foreign Affairs
Commentary on CPN UML 10th General Convention
CPN UML’s tenth General Convention began on November 29. KP Sharma Oli’s desired to consensually select all prominent party positions and central committee members, limiting opposition and competitiveness. Bhim Rawal has yet contested the position of party chair and other few candidates for other party posts. Nevertheless, Oli selected senior vice-chair, secretaries, general … [Read more...] about Commentary on CPN UML 10th General Convention
November Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs
Nepal is once again in a tough place geopolitically. The congress led government is resetting its bilateral ties with India in multiple fronts. India has also been cooperative and responded positively to Nepal’s effort. Similarly, the US is harping on the endorsement of the MCC through multiple visits of the US officials, while China is actively trying to propagate anti-MCC … [Read more...] about November Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs