Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
by Durga Velayudham The story of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, is often told as one of nation-building, of visionary leadership guiding a people to statehood against impossible odds. Yet, one
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If Part One diagnosed the problem, Part Two considers solutions. How can Sri Lanka strengthen decision-making, rebuild trust, and create a political culture rooted in integrity and accountability? Lessons for this can
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How far US President Donald Trump’s goodwill towards India and its PM Narendra Modi via social media would translate into action remains to be seen. Trump does have a master plan in
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Former Nepali Prime Minister Sharma Oli came from a poor farming family. His mother passed away when he was just four years old. In 1958, his family lost their farmland to floods,
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As Sushila Karki crowdsourced electee of the Gen Z in Nepal takes over as the Prime Minister here is a look at the path ahead for stability in short-term perspective from enforcement
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If your house is not clean, then the ants will come through the door and draw in the snakes. The crisis in Nepal escalated in early September, bringing down the center-right government of
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On September 16, the people of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will mark the second anniversary of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), established by the Liptako-Gourma Charter in 2023. This is
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The recent mass uprising in Nepal, which was preceded by uprisings in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia, is certainly a matter of concern. These four are developing countries, and some observers seem
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“The United Nations was not created to take mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell.” ~ Dag Hammarskjöld Introduction The International Day of Peace, which we solemnly observe on 21
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These are apparently bad days for former heads of state across the world. Close on the heels of the passage of a new law, stripping former Sri Lankan Presidents of their perks
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