परराष्ट्रमन्त्री डा. आरजु राणा देउवाले संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघको ७९औँ महासभा र सो महासभाका दौरानमा आयोजित विभिन्न अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मञ्चहरूमा नेपालको उपस्थिति महत्त्वपूर्ण र प्रभावकारी रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आज स्वदेश फर्किएलगत्तै त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा सञ्चारकर्मीहरूलाई प्रतिक्रिया दिँदै उनले संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघको महासभा र विभिन्न उच्चस्तरीय बैठकहरूमा सक्रिय सहभागिता जनाउँदै नेपालको राष्ट्रिय हित र चासोका मुद्दाहरूलाई प्रमुखताका साथ उठाइएको बताइन्।...
The recent government plans and policies of Nepal 2024 has clearly indicated Nepal’s intention to opt for the leadership role in internationalizing the effects of climate change in the Himalayas and mountains – a formal step towards Nepal’s call for climate diplomacy. Given Nepal’s significant vulnerability to climate change, particularly in its mountainous areas, there...
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), unveiled by China’s President Xi Jinping in 2013, stands as one of the most ambitious and debated international initiatives. Propelled by an unparalleled scale of economic, political, and strategic vision, the BRI encompasses an intricate web of overland and sea-based routes, linking over nearly 150 countries. Presented as a...
For nearly two centuries, this Himalayan kingdom has been beset by a seemingly irresistible array of “interested” outside parties, eager to assist, advise and manipulate. No doublt these external elemens have imposed some barely tolerable restrictions on Nepal’s capacity for independent action, but its rulers have themsleves displayed a deft hand in defining and, at...
There is no doubt that a state’s foreign policy should ideally be guided solely by its national interest. However, in smaller and weaker states like Nepal, political leaders’ ambitions can become entangled with personal interests. This can lead to foreign policy decisions influenced by a desire to maintain power through support from external forces, often...
The narrative Nepal as ‘a yam between two boulders’ serves as a pivotal point of departure of Nepal’s foreign relations. This concept traces back to Nepal’s 18th-century unification, reflecting its historical tendency toward a defensive posture driven by survival instincts. This defensive stance was shaped by the prevailing world affairs driven by hard-power and the...
There is a strong perception that Nepal’s international relations and diplomatic efforts werewas considerably robust in the past. However, this strength has diminished since the democratic transition. There exists a narrative about glorious past illustrious diplomatic history largely shaped by its monarchs. But since the transition to democracy and furthered by subsequent shift to a...
The discourse surrounding Nepal’s portrayal as a geopolitical playground has gained significant traction, with political figures, analysts, and media outlets all contributing to its narrative. This depiction suggests a concerted effort by powerful states to exert their influence over Nepal’s affairs, potentially to the detriment of its sovereignty. While initially confined to regional players, such...