Shreyasi Rana
Shreyasi Rana
(The author is a research assistant at the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA). She recently graduated from The University of Tampa with a degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology.)
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OPINION
Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit
Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit
If Nepal treats these twin tracks in parallel, the trade account can be improved not only by temporary inflows or commodity cycles but by a durable expansion of productive, tradable activity- and by the restored trust that drives any modern trading economy.
3 hours ago
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Why Not Nepal? Reimagining a Himalayan Economy for the 21st Century
Why Not Nepal? Reimagining a Himalayan Economy for the 21st...
Nepal’s most underutilized asset is not labor or land but its energy.
Feb 02, 2026
OPINION
Rebuilding Nepal as the Frontier of Global Startups
Rebuilding Nepal as the Frontier of Global Startups
Nepal has the potential to become a global startup frontier, but achieving this requires urgent investment in AI, digital infrastructure, skilled talent, and regulatory reforms to turn policy aspirations into tangible innovation and economic growth.
Jan 07, 2026
OPINION
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The article argues that without urgent legal reform and a level playing field for the private sector, Nepal will continue to waste surplus energy and miss opportunities for economic growth and cross-border power trade.
Dec 17, 2025
OPINION
Future of Nepal-India Technology Partnership
Future of Nepal-India Technology Partnership
Clearer policies, regulatory alignment, and stronger private-sector linkages could position Nepal as a dynamic hub in a resilient tech partnership with India.
Nov 28, 2025