#HappeningNow CESIF's National Seminar to share findings of the research 'AI and Diplomacy: A Case for Nepal's AI Diplomacy' & to explore the need for Nepal to proactively develop AI diplomacy strategy to safeguard it's interest and maximize opportunities presented by AI.

Pleasure to work with Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy on this first-of-its-kind research on AI Diplomacy for Nepal. AI diplomacy is no longer optional—it’s essential. Nepal must engage in global AI governance to shape its future.The work has just begun.  #AIDiplomacy #NepalForeignPolicy #AIforGood

Last week, it was good to be engaged at the PM’s Office—with PM’s Chief Advisor, Bishnu Rimal. The discussions went beyond pointing gaps; we explored possibilities of rethinking diplomatic training, deepening regional cooperation, and empowering youths to shape 🇳🇵’s role. 🌏🇳🇵

Recently, I had an opportunity to present on geopolitical dilemmas #Nepal faces around the Lipulekh Pass,its territorial disputes &their implications for Nepal &Tripartite ties with China & India.Thanks to Youth Congress Nepal convening such distinguished voices of all the Panelists.

OPINION: Political culture and policymaking The reform to political culture begins within the political parties themselves. kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/1… —by Rajib Neupane

Excellent write-up by Rajib Neupane. The issue, as he highlights, is fundamentally about governance and the strength of our government and civic institutions—more than about politics or the political system itself.

What is the nexus between Nepal´s political culture and its policymaking practices? I discussed these interconnected aspects in my article today. Link: kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/1…

Nepal must urgently shift toward equity-based investment and regulatory reforms as the era of ‘free capital’ is expected to end after 2026, when the country graduates from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category, experts have urged. myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/experts-a…

AIDIA hosted HE Lukmon Bobokalonzoda, Non-Resident Ambassador of Tajikistan to Nepal for a roundtable focusing on Nepal-Tajikistan bilateral ties & discussed cultural & historic roots, hydropower cooperation & natural affinity between two mountainous countries. MFA Tajikistan

On the new-brand-coalition trend happening in #Nepal

इतिहासमा नै पहिलो पटक भदैा २४ गते नेपालमा राज्यविहिन अवस्था बन्यो। किन ? सरकार ढलेको यो पहिलो पटक थिएन तर पहिलो पटक भदौ २४ गते निर्वाचित प्रधानमन्त्री, मन्त्रीहरू र प्रमुख दलका नेताहरूको ज्यान जोगाईदिन नेपाली सेनाले उनीहरूलाई ब्यारेकमा लुकाएर राख्नुपर्ने अवस्था बन्यो । किन ?

A quick glance at the PR list shows how this has become an easy route to form new forms of patronage politics, and recent lists show how populism and 'celebrities' fuelled by social media has come to define party politics

This week ⁦Foreign Policy⁩: Five storylines to watch that will shape the region’s trajectory in 2026. -Critical elections in Bangladesh and Nepal -Pakistan & its neighbors (conflict risks) -The Maldives economy -Modi’s future -Trump’s China policy foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/31/sou…

Reflections on #Venezuela, and why #Nepal must look inward, and around.

राजनीतिक व्यक्तिउपरको आपराधिक मुद्दा फिर्ता लिने निर्णय प्राविधिक रूपमा महान्यायाधिवक्ताको भए तापनि राजनीतिक रूपमा त्यो प्रधानमन्त्रीको निर्देश हो भनेर बुझ्नोस्! चैंने जो!!

Reflections on the evolving politics of Nepali Congress.