Sanjay Upadhya: GenZ bears the responsibility of redefining political discourse | The Annapurna Express Sanjay Upadhya is an author, journalist and analyst. ApEx talked to him regarding the recent GenZ movement in Nepal. In this interview, he talked

Pleased to share my interview published in Annapurna Express on Nepal’s GenZ uprising and its aftermath.

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Neighbourhood watch on Nepal

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“Oli was China's trusted partner supporting Nepal’s participation in BRI and SCO,” says SANJAY UPADHYA. “Now, some in Beijing are apprehensive [of] external support for the youth protests that contributed to Oli’s sudden departure.”
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India and China’s Quiet Calculus on Nepal Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? By Sanjay Upadhya Since the Generation Z-led uprising in Nepal on September 8-9...

Could the Asian giants work together to develop an innovative way to stabilize Nepal – and guarantee their own security? SANJAY UPADHYA explores.
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Why Nepal’s Generation Z Split Matters How the young activists manage their differences will decide whether their movement becomes a shining example or a missed opportunity. By Sanjay Upadhya Having inspired the nation with a vibrant displ...

What brought Nepalis together for accountability has become a struggle for a shared path forward. How young activists manage their differences will have the final word on their movement, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.

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Nepal’s Gen Z Awakening: Faltering but Not Finished What started as a courageous call for change still holds a resilient spirit, even though it now encounters doubts, deception, and fatigue. By Sanjay Upadhya Just a month ago, the streets of Nepal were...

What started as a courageous call for change still holds a resilient spirit, even though it now encounters doubts, deception, and fatigue, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.

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Why the monarchy still sways Nepal’s republic

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Why the Monarchy Still Sways Nepal’s Republic Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses. By Sanjay Upadhya Following the uprising of September 8-9, t...

Seventeen years after its abolition, the crown continues to exert influence on Nepali politics, primarily due to persistent governance weaknesses, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.

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Ruse or Reality? The ‘Foreign Hand’ Narrative in Nepal’s Protests While it is essential to acknowledge the influence of foreign actors, it is equally crucial not to dismiss the legitimate concerns of the populace as mere external interference. By Sanjay Upadhya The ...

While it is essential to acknowledge the influence of foreign actors, it is equally crucial not to dismiss the legitimate concerns of the populace as mere external interference, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.
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India and China Stay Cautious Amid Nepal’s Uprising Beijing’s response is measured, whereas New Delhi’s exhibits heightened emotional responsiveness. By Sanjay Upadhya Nepal’s youth-led protests have significantly affected the country’s fragile politic...

Nepal’s Gen Z protests have drawn cautious responses from neighboring powers India and China. Both countries emphasize stability and non-interference while seeking to influence Nepal’s future amid the unrest and governance challenges, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/pulse/india-...

United Nations@80: Legacy, Challenges, and Future Directions - South Asian Herald As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, its dual nature becomes increasingly apparent. Established in 1945 following two devastating global conflicts, the organization was conceived a...

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UN@80: Legacy, Challenges, and Future Directions | Sanjay Upadhya The United Nations remains the most effective tool for upholding a fair, rules-based global system. But it must adapt to the realities of 2025 and beyond, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. #un@80 #unitednations...

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Nepal After the Streets Fall Silent | Sanjay Upadhya The ultimate measure of the Generation Z protests will be their capacity to cultivate a new political ethos, SANJAY UPADHYA writes.

The ultimate measure of the Generation Z protests will be their capacity to cultivate a new political ethos, SANJAY UPADHYA writes. www.linkedin.com/posts/sanjay...

YouTube video by Vitasta Publishing Nepal's Next Chapter: Everything We Know So Far | Vitasta Publishing |

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YouTube video by Sanjay Upadhya Nepal's Next Chapter: Everything We Know So Far | Sanjay Upadhya | Vitasta Publishing

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In light of #Nepal ’s challenges in navigating current #geopolitical landscape, reinstating the #monarchy could help the nation balance it's foreign policy and also enhance consistency and credibility in relation with its two main neighbors, #India & #China

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Some (mildly) academic thoughts from me on whether the UN Security Council is becoming a "Humanitarian Council" by focus less on resolving conflicts and more on aiding the suffering. At the Journal of International Peacekeeping.
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Bringing the space-nuclear nexus into multilateral discussions

What are the potential escalation risks at the #space–nuclear nexus? This #SIPRI essay by Nivedita Raju and Sarah Erickson considers some of the difficulties in addressing this nexus in existing multilateral forums and suggests ways to overcome them.

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China's Strategic Options in the Euro-Atlantic This paper seeks to outline the likely scope of a putative presence of the People’s Liberation Army Navy in and around the Euro-Atlantic in the next 15 years and the nature of the foreign policy it wi...

🚨🧵New RUSI report, ‘China's Strategic Options in the Euro-Atlantic’ by Dr Sidharth Kaushal, René Balletta, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones and Elizabeth Lindley is out now!

Ukraine Is Now a Proxy War for Asian Powers Growing East Asian involvement shows that Putin’s war has already gone global.

Besides the recent arrival of at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers on the Russian side, the evolving roles of China, Japan, and South Korea show a widening proxy war is being fought in Ukraine.

YouTube video by 60 Minutes Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese home from abroad

"Bhutan has transformed from a medieval society, literally with no roads, no clean drinking water, life expectancy in the 40s," says Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Today, there is free health care and education, and life expectancy is over 70, says Tobgay.

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India – podcast A killing in a Canadian suburb has provoked an astonishing diplomatic breakdown between India and Canada. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports On 18 June last year Hardeep Singh Nijjar had spent the day in his local gurdwara or Sikh temple. The owner of a…

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Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will accelerate China’s push for global leadership Should a new US administration disengage from forums like the UN, Beijing’s plans to reshape global governance will be boosted. US allies should plan accordingly.

Should a new US administration disengage from forums like the UN, Beijing’s plans to reshape global governance will be boosted. US allies should plan accordingly.

Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations These are President-elect Donald J. Trump’s intended nominees and appointees for his second-term cabinet and other high-level positions.

President-elect Trump has quickly begun to assemble the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet and in other senior positions during his second term. Here are his picks so far.