Nepal

10 Sep, 2025

India’s Constitutional Resilience Stands Tall Amid Regional Turmoil

As political unrest grips neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh, India’s judiciary has taken a moment to reflect on the enduring strength of its constitutional framework. In a pointed observation during a high-profile hearing,

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

14 Jun, 2024

Devoid of Diplomatic Decorum: A Spat Over Chinese Loans in Nepal, Echoes from Maldives

The Maldives, the smallest member in the South Asia region, has seen its fair share of diplomatic tussles over Chinese loans. President Nasheed, despite his differences with the Chinese Ambassador, maintained an

CAPITALOG·SOUTH ASIA

26 May, 2024

Maldives Case Highlights Persistent Scourge of Human Trafficking Across South Asia

MALE’, – A foreign national was remanded by the Criminal Court after being arrested for allegedly locking up a Nepalese migrant worker inside a guest house in the capital city of Malé

Why Pakistan’s Youth Movement Faltered: The Iron Grip of the Military

When tens of thousands of young Pakistanis poured into the streets in support of Imran Khan last year, the scenes were both startling and familiar. Startling, because rare in Pakistan’s tightly controlled

12 Sep, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Nepal’s Smuggling Scandal Points to China’s Shadowy Reach

KATHMANDU — In the Himalayan foothills, a drama unfolded this week that’s sending shockwaves beyond Nepal’s borders. Lawmakers from across Nepal’s political spectrum—ruling and opposition alike—stormed Wednesday’s parliamentary session with a single

20 Mar, 2025

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

From Himalayas to Indian Ocean: Nepal, Maldives Chart Different Paths to Media Control

In the shadow of the Himalayas, Nepal’s democratic beacon is flickering. Last month, authorities arrested Kailash Sirohiya, owner of the country’s largest media group, in what appears to be retaliation for critical

05 Jun, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE