Kathmandu must find a way of preserving its sovereignty while negotiating the boundaries of an increasingly transactional global order, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nepal-...

Nepal’s future depends on how effectively it navigates a series of interconnected challenges, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nepal-...

Pleased to share my interview published in Annapurna Express on Nepal’s GenZ uprising and its aftermath. theannapurnaexpress.com/story/59663/

Quoted in the article: “Oli was China's trusted partner supporting Nepal’s participation in BRI and SCO,” says SANJAY UPADHYA. “Now, some in Beijing are apprehensive [of] external support for the youth protests that contributed to Oli’s sudden departure.” nepalitimes.com/here-now/nei...

Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? SANJAY UPADHYA explores. www.linkedin.com/pulse/india-...

What brought Nepalis together for accountability has become a struggle for a shared path forward. How young activists manage their differences will have the final word on their movement, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-ne...

What started as a courageous call for change still holds a resilient spirit, even though it now encounters doubts, deception, and fatigue, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nepals...

Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on Nepali politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-mo...

While it is essential to acknowledge the influence of foreign actors, it is equally crucial not to dismiss the legitimate concerns of the populace as mere external interference, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ruse-r...

Nepal’s Gen Z protests have drawn cautious responses from neighboring powers India and China. Both countries emphasize stability and non-interference while seeking to influence Nepal’s future amid the unrest and governance challenges, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/india-...

The ultimate measure of the Generation Z protests will be their capacity to cultivate a new political ethos, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/posts/sanjay...

In light of #Nepal ’s challenges in navigating current #geopolitical landscape, reinstating the #monarchy could help the nation balance it's foreign policy and also enhance consistency and credibility in relation with its two main neighbors, #India & #China 💡 bit.ly/4mhYJli ✍️ @sanjupad.bsky.social

Some (mildly) academic thoughts from me on whether the UN Security Council is becoming a "Humanitarian Council" by focus less on resolving conflicts and more on aiding the suffering. At the Journal of International Peacekeeping. brill.com/view/journal...

What are the potential escalation risks at the #space–nuclear nexus? This #SIPRI essay by Nivedita Raju and Sarah Erickson considers some of the difficulties in addressing this nexus in existing multilateral forums and suggests ways to overcome them. Read the full essay ➡️ bit.ly/4dZR2vu

🚨🧵New RUSI report, ‘China's Strategic Options in the Euro-Atlantic’ by Dr Sidharth Kaushal, René Balletta, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones and Elizabeth Lindley is out now!

Besides the recent arrival of at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers on the Russian side, the evolving roles of China, Japan, and South Korea show a widening proxy war is being fought in Ukraine.

"Bhutan has transformed from a medieval society, literally with no roads, no clean drinking water, life expectancy in the 40s," says Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Today, there is free health care and education, and life expectancy is over 70, says Tobgay.

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India – podcast

Should a new US administration disengage from forums like the UN, Beijing’s plans to reshape global governance will be boosted. US allies should plan accordingly.

President-elect Trump has quickly begun to assemble the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet and in other senior positions during his second term. Here are his picks so far.