Issue Brief

Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door

The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics.

Afroz Khan , Sneha M
August 30, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas?

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

Pushpita Das
August 28, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Bangladesh in Transition: Foreign Investments and Supply Chains

Bangladesh’s ability to sustain FDI and its role in regional supply chains is in focus after the recent domestic political turmoil.

Akash Sahu
August 27, 2024 |
Issue Brief

South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
August 14, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Bolivia between Military Coup and Democracy

The coup attempt by Zúñiga highlights the fragility of the Bolivian state and democracy due to the impact of a regressive history and political culture.

Saurabh Mishra
August 14, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Hits and Misses of United States’ Africa Policy under Biden

The Biden administration’s Africa policy had to contend with military interventions, complex electoral transitions, fragile peace agreements and humanitarian crises.