July 1, 2026

The New Himalayan Order

Special issue examining shifting power dynamics in the Himalayas and Nepal's strategic choices.

In This Issue

• Diplomacy

  Nepal and India Navigate a New Chapter in Border Diplomacy

  Foreign ministers from Kathmandu and New Delhi convened in a landmark session aimed at resolving long-standing border disputes while expanding economic cooperation.

• Security

  Water Wars in the Himalayas: The Geopolitics of Transboundary Rivers

  As glacial melt accelerates, competition for Himalayan water resources intensifies among riparian nations.

• Analysis

  Assessing China's BRI Investments in Nepal: Progress and Pitfalls

  A comprehensive review of Belt and Road Initiative projects reveals both transformative infrastructure and mounting debt concerns.