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Lessons from Cleveland: A Firsthand Look at Local Democracy in…

My recent Fellowship experience in Cleveland, United States of America (USA) offered more than professional exposure—it opened a deeper window into how democracy functions at the local level in the United States. Working alongside Councilmember Jenny Spencer of City Hall, a respected and dedicated public servant, I witnessed firsthand the

SAARC at 40: Cooperation deferred amid rivalries and domestic challenges

Despite years of setbacks, SAARC remains the only platform that brings together all South Asian states. Its Charter envisions a

A Just Transition for Land

The question is whether it will be unfair, chaotic, and reactive, or whether world leaders, development institutions, and other stakeholders

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, internal development, and global cooperation

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning the period from 2026 to 2030, has garnered significant interest not only domestically but also

Japan’s Takaichi Sparks Postwar Tension, Beijing Demands Retraction and Apology

As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, Taiwan continues to symbolize unresolved historical legacies that shape the region’s future.

Trump’s Crony Diplomacy

While Trump’s quest for enrichment is undeniable, it would be simplistic to say that this is the only reason he

The Missing Ingredients for Peace in Palestine

The world has grown tired of helplessly watching violence and suffering in Palestine. The Trump ceasefire could be the first

Japan seeks dialogue, China demands action: Tensions flare over Taiwan…

China and Japan have locked horns for decades, their relationship repeatedly strained by territorial disputes, historical grievances, and competing regional

The G20 Must Help Africa Escape the Financial Death Trap

US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs

Reimagining Nepal’s civic space and role of citizen-led platforms

Nepal is living through a moment of deep uncertainty. Across the country, people are expressing frustration with political leadership, fatigue