•      Fri Nov 22 2024
Logo
Iran’s Election Could Bring Lasting Middle-East Peace

NEW HAVEN – French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament and call a snap election this Sunday will divert the world’s attention from another possible political earthquake. On Friday, Iranian voters will fill the vacancy left by President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash last month. Even without the French vote, it would

A Shining Example of Successful Multilateralism

Multilateralism, we are told, is in retreat. But we cannot let retrenchment and fragmentation take over. From climate change and

Whistleblower Protection Bill: A Weak and Immature Attempt

Corruption has become a major concern for every country. In the context of Nepal, corruption has spread like an infectious

Our priority must be investing in human capital: PM Dahal

For Least Developed Countries like Nepal, concessionality is critical. We are vulnerable to multiple crises, and there is a genuine

Europe Must Fight the Far-Right Surge

LONDON – Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Investing in African Women Will Yield Outsize Returns

LUSAKA – The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day was “Invest in women – accelerate progress.” It was simultaneously an observation,

How the Sino-American Rivalry Is Reshaping the World Order

While the exact impact of the changing geopolitical balance remains unknown, it is clearly becoming an impediment to addressing global

The 1.5°C Target for Global Warming Must Prevail

Even if governments meet all their existing climate pledges, the odds against global warming staying below 1.5°C are seven to

Turning Challenges into Triumph: The Mahakali River Basin Story

Pranjal Devkota Water-related challenges, such as drinking water scarcity and the wise use of available resources, are significant issues in

The Danger of Premature ECB Rate Cuts

FRANKFURT – With inflation in the eurozone dropping from a peak of 10.6% in October 2022 to 2.6% in May 2024,