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The Future of Democracy in Nepal
After the 2025 uprising and the sweeping 2026 election, Nepal's democracy faces defining questions about institutions, accountability, federalism and whether public trust can finally be rebuilt.
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Politics, society and change across Asia, reported and explained with regional context.
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Why Young Nepalis Continue to Seek Employment Abroad
More than 2,000 Nepalis leave daily on labour permits, and remittances reach about 26 percent of GDP. This explainer examines why young people continue to seek work abroad.
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The Changing Role of Religion in Nepal's National Identity
Nepal moved from Hindu kingdom to secular republic while roughly four in five citizens identify as Hindu. How faith, festivals and politics are being renegotiated.
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The Future of Hindu Nationalism in South Asian Politics
Religious identity plays a growing role in South Asian politics, from India to Nepal's debate over secularism. This analysis compares national contexts and the institutions that set limits.
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Can Nepal Build a More Accountable Political System?
Nepal has anti-corruption laws and agencies, yet accountability often stalls around the powerful. What institutions, party reforms and civic habits would make it routine across Nepal.
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The Human Cost of Nepal's Political Unrest
At least seventy-six people were killed and more than two thousand five hundred wounded in Nepal's September 2025 unrest. This explainer examines the human cost and the unfinished search for accountability.
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The Role of Social Media in Nepal's Political Mobilization
Nepal's September 2025 social media ban triggered protests that changed the government. This analysis explores how TikTok, Discord and other platforms reshaped political mobilisation nationwide.
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Nepal's Transition From Kingdom to Federal Republic
Nepal moved from a 240-year monarchy to a secular federal republic in less than two decades, through civil war, a palace massacre, mass protests and a new constitution whose work is unfinished.
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The Role of the Nepali Army During Periods of Political Uncertainty
Nepal's army deployed in September 2025 as order collapsed, then civilians resumed governing. How its role evolved from royal force to republican institution under scrutiny.