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Kathmandu must find a way of preserving its sovereignty while negotiating the boundaries of an increasingly transactional global order, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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Nepal in the Shadow of the U.S. 2025 National Security Strategy
Kathmandu must find a way of preserving its sovereignty while negotiating the boundaries of an increasingly transactional global order. By Sanjay Upadhya When U.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Kathmandu must find a way of preserving its sovereignty while negotiating the boundaries of an increasingly transactional global order, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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Nepal’s future depends on how effectively it navigates a series of interconnected challenges, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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Nepal Confronts Its Toughest Tests
The country’s future depends on how effectively it navigates a series of interconnected challenges. By Sanjay Upadhya Representatives from Nepal’s Generation Z movement and the government formalized a...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Nepal’s future depends on how effectively it navigates a series of interconnected challenges, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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Pleased to share my interview published in Annapurna Express on Nepal’s GenZ uprising and its aftermath.
theannapurnaexpress.com/story/59663/
theannapurnaexpress.com/story/59663/
Sanjay Upadhya: GenZ bears the responsibility of redefining political discourse | The Annapurna Express
Sanjay Upadhya is an author, journalist and analyst. ApEx talked to him regarding the recent GenZ movement in Nepal. In this interview, he talked
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November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Pleased to share my interview published in Annapurna Express on Nepal’s GenZ uprising and its aftermath.
theannapurnaexpress.com/story/59663/
theannapurnaexpress.com/story/59663/
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“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.”
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“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.”
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Neighbourhood watch on Nepal
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November 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.”
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“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.”
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Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? SANJAY UPADHYA explores.
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India and China’s Quiet Calculus on Nepal
Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? By Sanjay Upadhya Since the Generation Z-led uprising in Nepal on September 8-9...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? SANJAY UPADHYA explores.
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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.
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Why Nepal’s Generation Z Split Matters
How the young activists manage their differences will decide whether their movement becomes a shining example or a missed opportunity. By Sanjay Upadhya Having inspired the nation with a vibrant displ...
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October 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
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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.
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Nepal’s Gen Z Awakening: Faltering but Not Finished
What started as a courageous call for change still holds a resilient spirit, even though it now encounters doubts, deception, and fatigue. By Sanjay Upadhya Just a month ago, the streets of Nepal were...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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.
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Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on Nepali politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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Why the Monarchy Still Sways Nepal’s Republic
Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses. By Sanjay Upadhya Following the uprising of September 8-9, t...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on Nepali politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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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.
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Ruse or Reality? The ‘Foreign Hand’ Narrative in Nepal’s Protests
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. By Sanjay Upadhya The ...
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September 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
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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-...
India and China Stay Cautious Amid Nepal’s Uprising
Beijing’s response is measured, whereas New Delhi’s exhibits heightened emotional responsiveness. By Sanjay Upadhya Nepal’s youth-led protests have significantly affected the country’s fragile politic...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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...
Nepal After the Streets Fall Silent | Sanjay Upadhya
The ultimate measure of the Generation Z protests will be their capacity to cultivate a new political ethos, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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...
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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
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August 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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
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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.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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.
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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.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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.
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🚨🧵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!
China's Strategic Options in the Euro-Atlantic
This paper seeks to outline the likely scope of a putative presence of the People’s Liberation Army Navy in and around the Euro-Atlantic in the next 15 years and the nature of the foreign policy it wi...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:46 AM
🚨🧵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!
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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.
Ukraine Is Now a Proxy War for Asian Powers
Growing East Asian involvement shows that Putin’s war has already gone global.
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November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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.
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"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.
Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese home from abroad
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
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November 19, 2024 at 3:27 AM
"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.
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Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India – podcast
Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India – podcast
A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports
On 18 June last year Hardeep Singh Nijjar had spent the day in his local gurdwara or Sikh temple. The owner of a…
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November 18, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India – podcast
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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.
Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will accelerate China’s push for global leadership
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.
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November 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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.
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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.
Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations
These are President-elect Donald J. Trump’s intended nominees and appointees for his second-term cabinet and other high-level positions.
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November 18, 2024 at 3:03 AM
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.