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SC orders government not to implement decision to recall ambassadors (kh 03/11/2025), Govt instructs 11 ambassadors to return to Foreign Ministry (kh 04/11/2025)

Government decides not to appoint new ambassadors immediately (kh 30/10/2025)

Duty to protect : Nepali missions abroad must be better equipped to deal with emerging challenges of migrant workers (kp 30/10/2025)

AIDIA, Center for Strategic Research, join hands for economic diplomacy (rep 18/10/2025)

PM Karki to brief 26 foreign envoys on political situation and upcoming elections (kh 17/10/2025), PM promises smooth transition to elected government : Tells diplomats the government’s focus is on credible elections, anti-corruption reforms, and economic recovery, by Anil Giri (kp 18/10/2025)

Government recalls 11 envoys appointed by Oli administration (kp 17/10/2025)

Finance Minister Khanal invites global community to explore Nepal (kh 17/10/2025)

PM Karki to hold virtual meeting with Nepali ambassadors today (nn 08/10/2025), PM instructs envoys to inform foreign countries about Nepal’s recent changes (kh 08/10/2025), Prime Minister Karki gives five-point instructions to Nepali envoys : Explore ways to ensure voting right for Nepalis abroad, the prime minister tells envoys (kp 09/10/2025)

Stop Politicising Foreign Policy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 08/10/2025)

Earning the Right to Choose: Nepal’s Case for Principled Foreign Policy, by Binoj Basnyat (kh 05/10/2025)

Nepal at the geopolitical crossroads: A small state in a big power game (nn 01/10/2025)

Nepal at the Crossroads: Balancing Foreign Policy in a Shifting World Order, by Simone Galimberti (rep 25/09/2025)

Strategic Approach To Foreign Policy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 24/09/2025)

Interim government faces domestic turmoil and foreign challenges : Experts say restoring political stability, managing foreign relations, and rebuilding confidence in key sectors like tourism will test the new government, by Anil Giri (kp 17/09/2025)

Equidistant, Equicentric, and Equivalent Diplomacy: Nepal between India and China, by Binoj Basnyat (kh 22/08/2025)

In Search Of Collaborative Diplomacy, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 22/08/2025)

India-China thaw: What it means for Nepal, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 20/08/2025), Protest in Kathmandu against India-China agreement on Lipulekh (kh 20/08/2025)

Nepal and the US-India tariff tiff : The country can benefit if it plays its cards right, and adopts a long term strategy to boost exports, by Sudiksha Tuladhar (nt 15/08/2025)

Non-alignment in an era of multi-polarity, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 13/08/2025)

BRICS, Nepal and SAARC, by Simone Galimberti (ae 08/07/2025)

Nepal’s quiet diplomacy amid global conflicts, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 26/06/2025)

Nepal’s West Asia conundrum, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 25/06/2025)

Intra-Asian Cooperation Defines New Geopolitics, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 14/06/2025)

Foreign Minister says study underway on Nepalis illegally residing abroad (kh 13/06/2025)

National insecurity : Nepal’s strategy of equidistance is fraying at the edges as Kathmandu is buffeted by countervailing pressure from north and south, by Shristi Karki (nt 06/06/2025)

Watersheds In Nepal’s Foreign Policy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 04/06/20025)

Nepal’s Foreign Policy Diversification, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 21/05/2025)

The global order is beginning to change rapidly: Former PM Bhattarai (kh 19/05/2025)

India Pakistan conflict: Implications for Nepal, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 18/05/2025), Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy : Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 18/05/2025)

Limits of foreign policy : Nepal’s momentary power politics with its neighbours can become counterproductive for bilateral relations, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 12/05/2025)

Security tightened along borders amid India-Pakistan tensions (kh 07/05/2025)

Bungled Diplomacy and Politicized Institution, by Madhab P Khanal (rep 24/04/2025)

Strategic neutrality in an uncertain world : Its adoption empowers small states like Nepal to navigate disorder with agency rather than passivity, by Pawan Adhikari (kp 11/04/2025)

Bilateral Ties in Focus (07/04/2025)

Nepal Walks Diplomatic Tightrope, by Govinda Bhattarai (rn 18/03/2025)

Wither Architecture Of Global Governance?, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 15/03/2025)

Foreign ministry orients various ministry officials on diplomatic code of conduct : The code seeks to regulate meetings and communications between Nepali and foreign officials to limit unsanctioned interactions (kp 13/03/2025)

Nepal’s geopolitical dilemma: Navigating foreign policy among China, India, and USA, by Binoj Basnet (kh 06/03/2025)

Six new ambassadors to Nepal submit credentials (kh 06/03/2025)

Foreign Ministry reduced to ‘rescuer’: Minister Dr Rana (kh 04/03/2025)

Foreign Policy Conduct Under PM Oli, by Lalbabu Yadav (rn 25/02/2025)

Unlocking Nepal’s Soft Power Potentials, by Ritesh Panthee (rn 21/02/2025)

A diplomatic bright spot : Leadershipo, diplomatic skills and ability to handle sensitive negotiations habe earned the foreign minister considerable respect, by Jagadish Dahal (ae 05/02/2025)

Feminist Foreign Policy and Nepal, by Sandhya Ghimire (rep 31/01/2025)

The great game in the Himalaya : Kathmandu must tread strategically in devising its foreign policy to maximise its interests, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 28/01/2025)

Nepal to open new consulate general offices in Dallas, San Francisco and Dubai : Consulate general offices in New York and Jeddah will be upgraded (kp 24/01/2025)

Geopolitics of economic growth : It is vital to consider the current coalition’s foreign policy and its impact on Nepal’s economic development, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 12/01/2025)

Geoeconomics: The new geopolitics in Nepal, by Anil Giri (kp 01/01/2025)

Strike A Delicate Balance In Foreign Policy, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 28/12/2024)

Cultural Diplomacy For Peace, by Lunibha Bajracharya (rn 27/12/2024)

Reality Of Economic Diplomacy, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 27/12/2024)

Striking a balance between two neighbors : Nepal should maintain strong ties with neighbors to secure financial support for infrastructure and development projects, by Pragya Ghimire (ae 25/12/2024)

Towards consensual foreign policy : The Congress and the UML should take the lead in preparing a common white paper on foreign policy, by Biswas Baral (kp 09/12/2024)

Foreign Minister Deuba leaving for the Hague on Saturday : During her visit, she will present Nepal’s stance on climate obligations at the ICJ and participate in high-level meetings and conferences in Europe (kp 07/12/2024)

Foreign policy embarrassment : As PM Oli goes to China, he takes with him some embarrassing baggage, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 17/11/2024)

Nepal’s Foreign Policy: Lessons from BP Koirala and the Path Ahead, by Kanchan Jha (rep 12/11/2024)

Nepali response to world events : The conditions generating the events are going beyond the control of those responsible for them, by Abhi Subedi (kp 10/11/2024)

Foreign Minister Dr. Rana’s first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties (kh 24/10/2024)

Relevance of SCO amid geostrategic flux ; Recognising SCO's relevance is essential in combatting transnational crimes, by Smruti S Pattanaik (kp 24/10/2024)

Getting multilateral diplomacy right : Nepal should prepare a national action plan for implementing the Pact for the Future, by Pragya Ghimire (kp 22/10/2024)

PM Oli meets heads of government, leaders in New York : Prime minister champions climate advocacy and health equity in discussions at United Nations meetings and events (kp 27/09/2024)

Oli, Rana pursue diplomacy in New York : Oli is set to meet American and foreign officials to discuss bilateral ties. Rana has urged for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and the release of hostages including Nepali national Bipin Joshi (kp 25/09/2024)

Public Diplomacy A Better Policy Choice, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 20/09/2024)

Fate of four proposed envoys hangs in the balance : Two major parties, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, are divided over ambassadorial recommendations (kp 19/09/2024), PHC approves 16 ambassadors (rep 19/09/2024) [What do those in power care about the constitution and the rule of law? The PHC's initial objections due to a blatant lack of social inclusion were obviously once again pure waste!], 16 of 17 envoy picks clear House hearing amid some questions : Nominations approved by majority, overriding objections, by Anil Giri (kp 20/09/2024) [The non-inclusive owner elite of Nepal will never change! Disregard for the constitution is one of their characteristics!]

Upholding Balanced Foreign Policy, by Balmukunda Regmi (rn 18/09/2024)

Following backlash, government promises to pick envoys on the basis of inclusiveness : The parliamentary hearing special committee on Monday inquired Foreign Minister Arzu Rana why the government failed to make the appointments inclusive as per the spirit of the constitution (kp 10/09/2024)

True Spirit Of Parliamentary Hearings, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 06/09/2024)

Foreign Minister Rana promises to make envoy selection inclusive ‘next time’ : Lawmakers question her about the efforts she made during her India visit last month to make two new airports operational (kp 04/09/2024) [No, Ms Deuba! The selection of ambassadors is already unconstitutional at this very moment, as is, incidentally, the composition of the Council of Ministers and endless state institutions. You can't explain that: Now I do what I want and then in a few years' time I will perhaps abide by the constitution!]

Nepal doesn’t play one neighbour against the other: Oli. Says not everything should be seen through geopolitical lens (kp 27/08/2024) [Nepal must not play the two neighbours off against each other, but must strike a clever balance to achieve the best for its own interests. This is made more difficult by the overriding geopolitical interests of the interfering USA in its power and economic competition with China!]

Optics matter : How much of the public’s cynicism about our leaders’ foreign policy initiatives is grounded in reality?, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 26/08/2024)

Geopolitical squeeze and vulnerability : Nepal’s political parties agree on national interests, but internal weaknesses derail their policy positions, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (kp 25/08/2024)