An ambassador is Nepal’s face abroad. That face must be reliable, not just brilliant.

Balen Shah is trying to build a government that acts and explains why.

Nepal must continue to refuse India’s unilateral and unfounded ‘facts on the ground’ against facts on paper.

Constructs such as ‘buffer state’ or ‘vibrant bridge’ have limited utility beyond seminar rooms.

Govt needs to appoint competent ambassadors so that Nepal can handle international challenges successfully

Foreign Ministry has been reduced to a mere tool to be used at the discretion of powerful political masters

By promulgating the new constitution, Nepal has overcome one challenge, only to be confronted by new problems

Including unpleasant aspects of the past in the preamble will fuel bitterness among the people

Foreign Ministry must try to convince China that the Lipulekh Pass is a disputed area between Nepal and India

Meeting the challenges of reconstruction and rehabilitation will require a leadership that is young and dynamic

Weakening of national sovereignty and territorial integrity have grave implications for Nepal

The silence that greeted the missed constitution deadline could be a sign of turmoil to come

An economically prosperous South Asia may be within reach with the active engagement of both India and China

The 18th Saarc Summit is an opportunity for Nepal to showcase its leadership skills

Saarc leaders would do well to take up regional security for discussion, even informally, at the Summit