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Nepal-China
Red Carpets and Red Flags: Bhandari’s Beijing Turn and Political Churn in Kathmandu


Harsh Pandey

Bidya Devi Bhandari’s May 2025 visit to China marks her symbolic re-entry into Nepali politics and reveals Beijing’s renewed interest in consolidating leftist forces in South Asia. This comment unpacks the ideological, intra-party, and geopolitical ramifications of her outreach.

Pakistan
Gowned but Bound: 26th Amendment and the Subversion of Pakistan’s Judiciary


Mohmad Waseem Malla

In Pakistan’s turbulent democracy, few institutions have long held a semblance of reputation for independence and resilience like the judiciary.

India-Pakistan Relations
Countering Terror, Navigating Alliances: India’s Multilateral Challenge


Smruti S. Pattanaik

India’s fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism remains largely solitary despite multilateral engagements. Regional platforms like SCO, SAARC, and BIMSTEC lack enforcement strength, often hindered by China’s shielding of Pakistan.