Nepal Prime Minister K P Oli’s China visit from December 2 to 5 had triggered a loud response even before it began. The Chinese media, including Global Times, called it “tradition breaking” while some in Indian media called it a surrender to the north. Nepal’s political spectrum, including the two major constituents in the ruling...
Category: Geopolitics
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Climate Talks: Nepal’s Path to Survival and Resilience
As the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report (June 2024) reveals a projected global growth of only 2.6% for 2024, the sobering reality for vulnerable countries like Nepal becomes starkly apparent. With nearly 60% of economies set to underperform compared to the 2010s average, Nepal faces a multi-faceted crises at the intersection of economic stagnation...
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Constructing Chinese Discourse System to Enhance Soft Power, International Influence
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) emphasized the urgency of building a discourse system and narrative framework with distinct Chinese characteristics. This initiative aims to tell China’s stories vividly and disseminate its voice effectively, projecting a genuine, multidimensional, and captivating image of China. It underscores the pivotal role of cultural...
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Climate Justice And Effective Global Action
The 29th conference of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has served as an important event on tackling the impacts of climate change. The climate summit known as COP29 was a major opportunity for Nepal to raise its voice for climate justice and action in...
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PM Oli: Nepal-China relations strengthened
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that Nepal-China relations have been further strengthened following his recent official visit to China. Speaking at a news conference organized at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his return from the four-day visit, PM Oli emphasized that the enhanced bilateral ties would significantly benefit Nepal.”During my visit, various agreements were...
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Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal’s growth lies in efficient utilisation
Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. However, a critical question looms: Has Nepal utilised its foreign aid effectively to achieve its development objectives?A study by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) suggests that an ideal public debt-to-GDP ratio...
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Foreign Minister Dr. Rana’s first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties
The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. This concept, known as diplomatic activism, involves demonstrating diplomatic skills in the global arena, negotiating national interests, and expanding a country’s influence through diplomatic channels. Evaluating Minister for...
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Prime Minister’s visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities
Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Opinions were divided regarding whether it will be successful or be yet another fiasco as have been the several visits in the recent past barring a few exceptions. Now that the Prime Minister is back after...
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चिनियाँ राष्ट्रपतिले पाँच वर्षअघि कबोलेका थिए ८५ अर्ब, अहिले अढाइ अर्बको सम्झौता
१८ मंसिर, काठमाडौं । चिनियाँ राष्ट्रपति सी जिनपिङले पाँच वर्ष अघि दुईपटक गरेर नेपाललाई करिब ८५ अर्ब रुपैयाँबराबर अनुदान दिने घोषणा गरेका थिए । प्रधानमन्त्री केपी ओलीको चीन भ्रमणका क्रममा भने चीनले २ अर्ब ७० करोड रुपैयाँ नगद सहयोग दिने सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर गर्यो । तत्कालीन राष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले अप्रिल २०१९ मा गरेको चीन भ्रमणका क्रममा...
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चीन-भारतसँगको हाम्रो चासो
सबैभन्दा पहिला बुझ्नुपर्छ कि नेपाल दुई ढुंगाबीचको तरुल नै हो। १८३१ सालतिर बडामहाराज पृथ्वीनारायण शाहले ‘दुई ढुंगाबीचको तरुल’ भन्दै गर्दा नेपालको साख र शक्ति बढ्दै थियो। चीन र भारतले नेपालको सम्मान गर्थे। त्यो मितिबाट आज दुई सय ५० वर्षपछिको नेपालको राजनीतिक र कूटनैतिक अवस्था हेर्दा तरुलको साख र शक्ति खिएर गिठा बनेको छ भने दुवै...