Time to rewrite the constitution
“It is time to move beyond the idea of political stability to the idea of constitutional stability.” Prime Minister KP Oli’s move to dissolve Parliament has unleashed a phase of political uncertainty which could devour more than the legislative body. Oli’s political endgame is not clear; it has brought into play internal political conflict, foreign…
Why are the Nepali politicians afraid of Sarita Giri?
Who is Sarita Giri? Sarita Giri has been in political talks over the past couple of weeks. In an effort to retaliate India’s unilateral construction of trade link road via Lipulekh, the Oli government issued a new political map and decided to amend the constitution, and since then, Sarita Giri has been expressing controversial statements.…
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Realignment, Post COVID-19
The world must understand that the virus is the sole enemy as of now. Instead of increasing complications, it will be in the best interest of each country to work together and develop an antidote.
Nepali and Chinese Perspectives on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal
A. Nepali Perspective: With the current visit of a Chinese delegation led by its foreign minister Wang Yi, Nepal’s hope of seeing Xi Jinping in Nepal has heightened. Wang’s visit gave a positive impression to Nepal for the long-awaited visit of the Chinese president. After meeting Wang, Nepali leaders said that China has been using…
End of the ‘tacking’ strategy
With deeper integration, Nepal may no longer be able to swing freely between India and China as in the past. Since 1951, when the people overthrew the Ranas, Nepal has used the strategy of ‘tacking’ to sail through the influence exerted by China and India. For example, in 1956, King Mahendra appointed Tanka Prasad Acharya…
News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (September 30 – October 6, 2021)
Nepal will receive 5.9 million doses of the Vero Cell vaccine through the COVAX facility at the beginning of November. COVAX has also committed to giving 13 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal. China is providing 1 million doses of the Sino Vac Cocid-19 vaccine as a grant to Nepal. China is also giving…
News Digest: International relations & Foreign Affairs (September 23-29)
Nepal will receive two million doses of the Covid shield vaccine in the first week of October. India is providing one million doses as a grant, and the government already paid for the other one million doses in February 2020. Moreover, the government is anticipating more than 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine through COVAX…
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News Digest: International Relations and Foreign Affairs (September 16 – 22, 2021)
Nepal and India to sign a five-year agreement for periodic monitoring and inspections of airport and radar flights. As per the Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson, Nepal has requested the Airport Authority of India to support monitoring and surveillance of the airports in Nepal, except the Bhairahawa airport. India has announced to resume exportation of COVID-19…
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News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (September 9-13)
Nepal and India signed a power exchange agreement Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Kulman Ghising signed an MOU with India’s state-run Power Grid Corporation on September 8 to build a transnational 400kV transmission line from Butwal to Gorakhpur. The agreement was signed to augment the two-way electricity trade. The new transmission line will be…
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News Digest – International Relations & Foreign Affairs (September 2 – 8, 2021)
Nepal sends diplomatic note to India over Darchula incident The Ministry of Foreign Ministry has sent a diplomatic note to India to investigate and compensate the family and requested India to ensure that such occurrences do not take place in the future. The diplomatic note was sent on September 3 after the probe report was…
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August Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs
The newly formed coalition government in Nepal led by Sher Bahadur Deuba divulged the Common Minimum Program (CMP) also on August. The General Secretary of Nepali Congress led the team to draft the CMP. The CMP includes the areas in which the government envisions to focus, such as fostering national interest, enforcing rule of law,…
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July Analysis: International Relations & Foreign Affairs
Since the appointment of the new PM, the US has been actively engaging with the Deuba and other ministers. The US provided 1.5 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Nepal though COVAX facility. The American Ambassador to Nepal stated that the US will not engage in the vaccine trade to derive political gains.…
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June Analysis: International Relations and Foreign Affairs
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Geopolitical Implications in Nepal Inflow of International Assistance Continues DateInternational AidsJune 5Australian Government has provided supplies worth 1.8 million AUD which includes face shields, gloves and surgical masksJune 9Germany provided 112 ventilators, 2,068,500 K95 masks, 29,000 pulse oximeters, 34,030,000 surgical masks, 5 isolation centre tents, 400 gum boots, 25,000 litres…
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May Analysis: Diplomacy during the Pandemic
Table of Major International Aids Received DateInternational AidsMay 11, 2021China provided 400 units of oxygen and 20 ventilators. Bangladesh provided 5,000 vials of remdesivir, needles and PPEMay 13, 2021The European Union provided NPR 282 million worth assistanceMay 15, 2021Oman provided 600 oxygen cylindersMay 19, 2021Spain provided assistance worth 1 million Euros which includes ventilators, oxygen…
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April Analysis: Nepal’s Endeavors to Bolster Foreign Relations
1.1 Table: Major events vis-à-vis foreign relation in April, 2021 DateMajor EventsApril 11Former King Gyanendra visited Uttarakhand to participate in Kumbh MelaApril 13Israeli Embassy donated medical equipment to Nepal Nepal absent in Raisina Dialogue held in New DelhiApril 14Envoy Mahendra Bahadur Pandey presented letter of credence to Chinese PresidentApril 17PM held all party meeting to…
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News Digest (July 02– July 08, 2020)
The discrimination faced by transgender community in society is persistent and the government lacks in taking sufficient action to ensure their rights.
Monthly News Analysis – July 2019
Summary Federalism and democratization followed by credible transfer of power to the intermediate classes—people who provide support to the political elites in return for privileges and benefits—has helped Nepal attain relative peace and stability. The possibility of political and social stability depends on many factors including the relations between the state, political elites, and the…
Monthly News Analysis – June 2019
Summary The US has been tightening its grip in the South Asian region alluring the countries with additional financial assistance. Nepal as a country in South Asian region cannot remain unaffected of the US assertion and has already received a huge commitment under the MCC. However, Nepal should have a coherent foreign policy in projecting…
News Digest June 8-14, 2019
Ruling Party Policy, Programmes, and Budget Members of the National Assembly expressed doubt over effective implementation of the budget. The members in the discussion at the Assembly claimed that budget was estimated without any homework.[1] Likewise, Financial Comptroller General Office reported that the government spent only 46.22 percent of budget in the current fiscal year.…
News Digest (August 13 – August 19, 2020)
40 District Administration Offices (DOPs) have imposed partial or complete prohibition in different areas after a spike in the Coronavirus cases.
Nepal’s connectivity with China: Status and Prospects
CESIF (Center for Social Inclusion and Federalism) organized a webinar on September 27, 2021, to discuss on the topic of Nepal’s connectivity with China. The webinar was opened by Shraddha Ghimire, a research fellow at CESIF by presenting the key findings of her research titled ‘Nepal-China Transit Transport Agreement (TTA): An Analysis’. The presentation was…
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Chinese Border Encroachment in Humla
As a small landlocked country sandwiched between two giants—India and China—Nepal’s sensitivity for territorial integrity and sovereignty stands out as particularly strong. Never formally colonized, Nepali people appear extra possessive towards their country’s natural heritages and historical richness and have a strong emotional attachment. Therefore, any sort of attack on Mt. Everest and Gautam Buddha,…
Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy
Photo: RSS Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a webinar on February 24, 2020, focusing on “Nepal’s trade relations with its neighbors and the role of economic diplomacy.” Speakers: Mr Purushottam Ojha – He served as the Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies. He is currently a freelance consultant in the…
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Disputes on the Northern Border of Nepal—The Case of Humla
Photo: RSS Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) held an event on February 9, 2021, focusing on ‘Disputes on the Northern Border of Nepal – The Case of Humla’ at Hotel Summit, Sanepa, Lalitpur. Jiwan Bahadur Shahi, Karnali Province’s opposition Nepali Congress leader and lawmaker, was the chief presenter at the event. Former Director…
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BRI Summit Re-strengthening International Relations
International relations, being interdisciplinary in nature, connects nations from political, economic and cultural aspects. The practices and trends in global interstate system stimulate individual states to behave in the favor of its national interest. National policies and agendas are built to blend with the global trends within the boundaries of international laws. One state’s processes,…
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