Simone Galimberti

Prime Minister Sushila Karki and her government will prioritize holding elections, strengthening accountability, and tackling corruption. Yet foreign policy never pauses, and Nepal will soon need to reassert its interests in the international arena.

Curbing corruption would be a milestone for Nepal, giving all citizens a chance to thrive. But deeper reform and rethinking are needed. To truly fix politics, we must go back to its foundations and nurture a new mindset. Active and responsible citizenship, grounded in accountability and ethical...

Over the last few weeks, a storm of opinion essays published in Nepal focused on the short lived but dangerous conflict between Pakistan and India.

Europe’s Day, a recurrence that is supposed to celebrate the ideals behind the European Union Project, is celebrated annually on the 9th of May.  

Let’s not forget that the last SAARC Summit, the 18th, was held in Kathmandu in 2014. It is more than 10 years that Heads of State or Government of Member States have not met and this is shameful, especially if you look at the geopolitical dynamics that are emerging and where a true multipola...

In the last few weeks the country has seen an intense debate about a possible comeback of the monarchy. As many analysts and observers have already highlighted, despite the hype and rumors, there is no immediate nor medium term risk of collapse of the “republican order”.

In a recent meeting, I once again realized the constraints that young persons living with physical disabilities face in daily life. The common perception is that the vast majority of these youths struggle for survival. Lacking jobs and quality education not only due to inaccessible schools but also...

Two recent stories about two common citizens can help us rethink about the meaning of real leadership.

We need a strong public sector able to provide quality education, a good environment for personal growth and the positive values that shape a person’s character for the entire life. It is a huge responsibility, if you think about it.

Even if such a move won’t go far, it is a gamble worth taking because it would give a strong message to the entire nation: at times of crisis, when the leadership of political parties falls short, then other options can be made available.