Five years after the Taliban took back Kabul, the situation in Afghanistan remains complicated. Although the long war has largely ended, the Taliban now controls nearly the entire country. There …
Sanjay Upadhya
Sanjay Upadhya
Sanjay Upadhya is a journalist, author and analyst. His latest book is 'Democracy in Turns: A Political Account of Nepal' (Kathmandu, FinePrint Books, 2023). Upadhya has worked for the BBC, The Times of London, Inter Press Service, Khaleej Times, and the United Nations.
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The Mecca Pact and the Promise of a New Middle East
by Sanjay Upadhya 6 minutes readAn exaggerated sense of finality surrounds some discussions of the defense accord signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in Mecca on August 7. The agreement does not abruptly dismantle …
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Choosing the 14th Dalai Lama’s successor has shifted from a religious affair to a major geopolitical concern in Asia. This process will influence the future direction of Tibetan Buddhism and …
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When the U.S.-mediated Abraham Accords were signed in 2020, they represented more than just a handshake between Israel and a few Arab nations. The hope was that trade, security, and …
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NATO leaders are convening in Ankara this week to deliberate on critical issues, including Ukraine, Russia, defense spending, military preparedness, and emerging technologies. Underlying these discussions is a profound question. …
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From Dialogue to Delivery: The Quad’s Next Strategic Test
by Sanjay Upadhya 6 minutes readThe Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, better known as the Quad, has come a long way. What began as a loose conversation among four democracies in 2007 has steadily evolved into a …
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The Message Behind Khanal’s China Visit: Nepal Wants Balance, Not Alignment
by Sanjay Upadhya 5 minutes readNepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China was a carefully coordinated move aimed at Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington and, just as importantly, at the domestic audience. Khanal’s message …
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Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China this week marks a crucial point in Nepal’s foreign policy. Coming soon after his trip to India, the visit highlights Kathmandu’s aim to …
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Over two days last week, the four candidates vying to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations took the public stage to share their plans for guiding the organization …
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Nepal approaches its March 5 election not just as a democratic event, but also as a significant milestone that underscores the country’s important role in regional and global conversations. This …