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.
The next Secretary-General of the United Nations will inherit an organization straddling two distinct realities. The first is the world that gave rise to the United Nations in 1945, when…
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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…
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…
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.…
The 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…
Nepal’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…
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…
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…
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…
As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, its dual nature becomes increasingly apparent. Established in 1945 following two devastating global conflicts, the organization was conceived as a safeguard against…
A wave of protests has swept across Nepal, resulting in nearly two dozen deaths, damage to key government institutions, and filling the streets with young protesters demanding reform, as the…
A message from former king Gyanendra Shah on February 18, on the eve of Nepal’s 75th Democracy Day, and a large public rally two weeks later in support of the…
Nepal and Beijing perfected that transaction during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli’s recent four-day official visit to China.
