Category: Debate

हरेक देश, संस्था, संगठन वा पक्षले अर्को देश, संस्था, संगठन वा पक्षसँग सम्बन्ध राख्दा कुनै नराम्रो शब्द वा व्यवहारको प्रयोगबेगर सन्तुलित सम्बन्धको व्यवस्थापन गर्ने विधि वा प्रणालीलाई कूटनीतिका रूपमा बुझ्ने गरिन्छ । विशेषगरी कूटनीति देश–देशबीचको सम्बन्ध वा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सम्बन्धमा अपनाइने सुसम्बन्ध सीप पनि हो । नेपालको कूटनीतिक इतिहासलाई हेर्ने हो भने पनि आफ्नो देशबाहिर राखिएको पहिलो औपचारिक...

८ जेठ, काठमाडौं । नेपालले चालु आर्थिक वर्ष (आव) २०८०/८१ मा ५ खर्ब २ अर्ब रुपैयाँ बराबर घाटा बजेट ल्यायो । १७ खर्ब ५१ अर्ब ३१ करोड बराबर बजेट ल्याएको सरकारले राजस्वबाट १२ खर्ब ४८ अर्ब ६२ करोड रुपैयाँमात्र संकलन हुने अनुमान गरेको थियो । यसरी अपुग हुने ५ खर्ब २ अर्ब रुपैयाँ रकममध्ये २...

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...

Experts have pointed out the need to streamline small-scale foreign aid that various countries including Nepal’s immediate neighbors provide in underserved areas including those in the border region. Addressing a discussion program on Dynamics of Small-Scale Foreign Aid in Nepal’s Borderland organized by the Center for Social Inclusion and Federalism in the capital on Friday,...