Nepal

Federalism is the most significant ideological divide in Nepali politics
Amid the the “‘de-ideologisation”’ of Nepali politics, the most consequential differences are on the system of provincial government. Three emergent parties throw the divisions into sharp relief.
Sovit Subedi | May 24, 2023

“Yes, our son is gay”: A Nepali father’s awakening
A path-breaking personal essay calling for social acceptance and full rights for Nepal’s LGBTIQ+ community
Bhojraj Pokharel (translated by Niranjan Kunwar) | May 10, 2023

Screen Southasia: Q&A session with the filmmaker Kesang Tseten
A conversation with the filmmaker Kesang Tseten, director of 'Hami Kunako Manche' (We Corner People)
The Editors | Apr 12, 2023

A plot twist makes Pushpa Kamal Dahal prime minister of Nepal
Dahal, aka ‘Prachanda’, turned his back on an earlier alliance with the Nepali Congress to side with the CPN-UML. Now he must lead a coalition government with former foes and emergent new parties.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Dec 28, 2022


Nepal’s biometric future
The country's new biometric identification system threatens to deepen exclusion.
Abha Lal | Aug 12, 2022

Nepal’s economic alarm bells
Fiscal mismanagement and cronyism in Nepal have come under growing public scrutiny.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Jul 30, 2022

Making sense of Nepali politics
Scholars of political structures and processes in today’s Nepal struggle to find their feet.
Pranab Kharel and Gaurab KC | Jul 01, 2022

A field day
Future elections in Nepal may see more independents, and unpredictable alliances.
Amish Raj Mulmi | May 27, 2022

The yam between three boulders
How both US and Chinese diplomacy floundered in Nepal amid controversy over a development grant.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Apr 07, 2022
