Arun Budhathoki

Nepal’s battle against deadlier second wave exposes fault lines

Bested by government incompetence, private profiteering and poor international coverage, ordinary Nepalese people are left to their own devices to weather a worsening Covid-19 surge.

Royalist supporters intensify monarchy restoration movement in Nepal

Failure by Nepal's government to govern effectively is increasing nostalgia for the restoration of the monarchy.

To reset ties with Nepal, India must give up its colonial approach

If India wants to fix its relationship with Nepal, and its position in the region, it needs to treat the Himalayan nation as an equal partner.

Nepal should stop selling its youth to the Indian and British armies

The Gurkha Regiment is a household name in the military world. But should Nepal continue to send its elite soldiers to fight for nations that mistreat it?

For Nepal, China-India standoff is a Pandora’s Box

Nepal is stuck between the two giants and can act as a deterrent, provided its own territory does not fall victim to the larger dispute.

How an underground Maoist outfit threatens Nepal's newfound stability

Nepal has enjoyed a degree of political and economic stability over the last few years but a clash between a renegade party and the government could endanger the calm.

International breweries are polluting Nepalese rivers

Nepal has experienced significant growth in the drinks industry, yet many of the breweries have been damaging the environment with little consequences for their activities.

How China and India assert military dominance through Nepal

Nepal is a staging ground for China and India's military dominance of South Asia. So what role can Nepal play as it is stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Why are Western pedophiles targeting Nepal?

Many rich Westerners are targeting Nepal to exploit and sexually abuse children owing to weak government oversight.