India-Nepal ties are rooted in shared histories, human connections and Himalayan geography. Building lasting trust requires mutual respect, cross-border cooperation and a joint approach to disaster preparedness.
India’s proposed Uniform Civil Code promises equality, but its selective application raises deeper questions about neutrality, religious freedom and women’s rights.
As technology advances, complacency is making nuclear conflict more dangerous. AI, ambiguous weapons systems and rising tensions are narrowing the margin for error.
Nepal can move beyond being a victim of the climate crisis to becoming a credible leader in the global transition away from fossil fuels—if its ambitions are matched with fair finance, technology and international cooperation.
