international relations
Saumitra Neupane and Anurag Acharya on PM Dahal's China Visit and Beijing's Evolving Diplomacy in South Asia
#Ep.066 This episode was recorded as a special episode prior to PM Dahal’s official visit to China. In this special release, PEI colleagues Saumitra and Anurag are joining Shreeya to discuss the evolving Nepal-China relationship amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Saumitra is the Executive director at PEI . He leads projects on infrastructure, bilateral investments, and aid....
Ryan Hass on the Evolution of America’s Foreign Policy, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the US Response to China’s Growing Influence in the Asia Pacific
America's foreign policy has undergone significant evolution since its founding. After World War II, the country embraced a policy of containment towards the Soviet Union, leading to increased involvement in international affairs. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War marked a shift towards a more interventionist foreign policy, as seen in the Gulf War and post-9/11 conflic...
Conversations: Anthea Mulakala on China’s Infrastructure Diplomacy in Asia, its Relevance to India and South Asia, and Implications for Recipient Countries like Nepal
Ep. Co#003 Countries in the Asia Pacific region are increasing investments in their physical infrastructures to stimulate growth and economic recovery, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic. Three of the world’s largest economies – the US, China and Japan – are actively maneuvering for economic and geopolitical influence in the emerging Asian markets. But how should governments and m...
Conversations: Amish Mulmi Examining Nepal’s Relationship with China
Ep. Co#001 The geopolitical landscape of South Asia continues to evolve, with India forced to concede its traditionally uncontested influence to other superpowers, namely, China and the United States. While the US is more strategically allied with India, increasing Chinese influence has directly challenged Indian hegemony in the region. Considering all of these moving pieces, there arises the q...