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Rishi Gupta

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Dr. Rishi Gupta writes on international strategic affairs. He earned his Doctorate from the School of International Affairs, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has held research positions at the Vivekananda International Foundation, Centre for Air Power Studies and Pondicherry University.

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    India-Nepal Ties Reconfigured

    by Rishi Gupta June 15, 2026
    by Rishi Gupta June 15, 2026

    In May this year, three sets of news dominated headlines about India-Nepal ties. The first, Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led government, objected to the India-China agreement on the Kailash …

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    The Balen Wave in Nepal Shattered All Myths and Calculations

    by Rishi Gupta March 18, 2026
    by Rishi Gupta March 18, 2026

    Nepal’s election outcomes have shattered the myths and left the majority of Nepal watchers wondering whether they underestimated the Balen wave, particularly by giving the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) close …

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    Nepal’s 2026 Elections: Between Aspiring Youth and Old Guard

    by Rishi Gupta February 16, 2026
    by Rishi Gupta February 16, 2026

    Nepal is set to hold snap elections on 05 March 2026 with 19 million voters, and 3,400 candidates for 165 seats in the lower house of the parliament—House of Representatives. …

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    When 2025 Turned Up the Heat, India Turned Up Its Outreach

    by Rishi Gupta November 17, 2025
    by Rishi Gupta November 17, 2025

    On November 11, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Thimphu, the capital city of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Prime Minister Modi joined the people of …

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    Gen-Z Movement in Nepal is a Marker of Democratic Evolution in Nepal

    by Rishi Gupta September 16, 2025
    by Rishi Gupta September 16, 2025

    The Gen-Z-led movement in Nepal on September 8-9 has made headlines globally. The movement’s power was electrifying, forcing the elected government and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign and …

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    Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri’s Visit to Nepal Hinted at Improvement in Ties, But it’s Too Soon to Predict a Direction

    by Rishi Gupta August 25, 2025
    by Rishi Gupta August 25, 2025

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Nepal from 17 to 18 August. His visit took place amid improving ties between India and Nepal, which had been marred by a diplomatic freeze …

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