India’s month-long election season kicked off in April. Pakistan formed a government under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif, with Asif Ali Zardari elected president (a largely ceremonial role). Indian and Bhutanese prime ministers exchanged visits, and Maldives...
– SANTOSH SHARMA POUDEL This opinion piece was originally published in The Kantipur Daily on March 26, 2024. The original article can be read here. कुनै पनि देशको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सम्बन्धका बहुआयामिक पक्ष हुन्छन् । परराष्ट्र नीतिका केही पक्ष स्थायी हुन्छन् भने...
In February 2024, candidates supported by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party secured victory in Pakistan’s elections. However, despite this success, Khan’s party is set to be sidelined from power as the second and third-largest...
In January 2024, elections in Bangladesh continued the status quo, with Sheikh Hashina’s Awami League winning the elections. However, Pakistan’s election surprised the establishment as jailed leader Imran Khan-supported independent candidates won the most seats. Modi...
This article argues that COVID-19 and climate change are the defining crises of our time, and they are escalating even more quickly than our expectations based on recent studies and research. They are major threats to the economy, security, and public health.