Hari Bansh Jha

Nepal’s New Constitution: An Analysis from the Madheshi Perspective

What the country needs is goodwill and support from all stakeholders inside and outside to move the reconciliation process forward and build on the peace, and all at the right pace.

Published: September 24, 2015
IDSA Comments

Nepal–India Cooperation in River Water Management

There is a perception in certain quarters that Nepal was not given due share in the three major water deals between Nepal and India, namely the Kosi Agreement, the Gandak Treaty and the Mahakali Treaty. However, these projects were found to be mutually advantageous to both Nepal and India. If there was any shortcoming in the Kosi Agreement or the Gandak Treaty, it was due to the lack of experience on the part of India. As and when the need was felt, India reciprocated the Nepalese sentiments by way of making revisions in the treaty/agreement.

Published: March 2013
Strategic Analysis

India’s Economic Miracle and its Impact on Nepal

For a long time, it was common practice to term the rate of economic growth in India the ‘Hindu rate of growth’—a derogatory term for the low growth rate of the economy.

Published: January 2012
Strategic Analysis

Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Published: September 30, 2011
IDSA Comments

Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Published: September 30, 2011
IDSA Comments

Diversion of the Brahmaputra: Myth or Reality?

Lower riparian countries must develop sound strategies to bring China to the negotiating table with a view to stopping it from further damming or diverting the waters of the Brahmaputra or any other river originating in Tibet and flowing into South Asia.

Published: August 09, 2011
IDSA Comments

Benefits of the Pegging Arrangement Between Nepali and Indian Currencies

In the existing situation, any effort to do away with the pegging arrangement would further invite capital flight from Nepal and thus affect business, trade and other economic activities.

Published: July 21, 2011
IDSA Comments

Averting the ‘Lehman Momentum’ in Nepal

The health of Nepal’s banking and financial institutions has deteriorated drastically, causing panic among a section of depositors and government institutions.