International

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha  When Nepal’s bold and fearless female leader Ramkumari Jhakri announced her return to the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), it was not merely a political event. This decision has become a step indicating a new direction amid the ideological confusions within leftist politics and the fragmentation of …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal’s politics is once again seeing a coalition of old faces and tired slogans. Recent political turmoil and the quest for power have brought together leaders who were once seen as promising for the youth, but now seem to have lost their relevance and credibility. Yet, the …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal’s politics stands at a crossroads where the familiar old paths lead nowhere, and the new ones are strewn with thorns of uncertainty. For decades, Nepali politics has revolved around a handful of faces—K.P. Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” and Sher Bahadur Deuba. Their musical chairs …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Pakistan today finds itself ensnared in a complex web of crises, with its borders under threat from all directions. To the east, long-standing border disputes and tensions with India persist; to the west, war-like conditions with Afghanistan have escalated; internally, the growing insurgency in Balochistan continues to …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha The recent visit of Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India has added a new chapter to the realm of international diplomacy. Following the travel waiver granted by the United Nations Security Council Committee, this marks the first high-level visit since 2021, when the Taliban …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal, once globally renowned as a Hindu monarchy, has been undergoing a complex socio-political transformation since becoming a republic in 2008. The royal massacre of 2001 and the Maoist insurgency of 2006 brought an end to the monarchy, but in recent years, the voice of monarchy supporters …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha  Nepal, which transitioned from 240-year-old monarchy to a republic in 2008, finds itself once again entangled in a vortex of political and social instability. In recent years, particularly in 2025, the resurgence of pro-monarchy protests, the increasing political involvement of the Nepali Army, and covert efforts by …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Kathmandu’s Mayor, Balen Shah (Balendra Shah), has captured the imagination of Nepal’s youth with his vibrant energy, background as a rapper, and image as an independent leader challenging the entrenched political establishment. Since his election as mayor in 2022, he has emerged as a symbol of anti-corruption …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal has long been known for its political turbulence and continuous power struggles. Since gaining independence, the country has witnessed transitions from monarchy to democracy, a Maoist insurgency, and the ups and downs of a multiparty system. However, the year …

Dr. Seema Javed At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of Chile H.E. Mr Gabriel Boric Font visited India between 1-5 th April 2025, commemorating the completion of 76 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries,for the first time. His political journey, from …