Gaurab Shumsher Thapa

International Relations Analyst | Electronics & Communication Engineer |
जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी।

[Navita Srikant @NavitaSrikant]

#Nepal-#India #OpEd in #NepaliMedia

I write for @NAYA_PATRIKA on #NepalIndiaRelations, reminding us that custodians of a shared civilisational heritage must never forget that trust is the bedrock of bilateral diplomacy. Whether it is strengthening ties, accelerating development partnerships, or addressing each other’s concerns, trust remains indispensable.

“जतिसुकै उत्तेजक अभिव्यक्तिहरू आए पनि, जतिसुकै तथ्यहरूलाई अनुमानको आवरणमा तोडमरोड गरिए पनि, सम्बन्धको यो जहाज अगाडि बढ्नैपर्छ। साझा सभ्यतागत चेतनाले नेताहरूलाई त्यस्तो शक्ति दिन्छ, जुन कुनै सन्धि वा सम्झौताले मात्र दिन सक्दैन—विश्वास। र विश्वास नै कूटनीतिको सबैभन्दा मूल्यवान मुद्रा हो। हिमालयले हाम्रो भूगोललाई परिभाषि��� गर्न सक्छ, तर विश्वासले हाम्रो साझा भविष्यलाई परिभाषित गर्नेछ।��
@journoprk #Diplomacy #Dialogue

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

No more "Indo"

[U.S. Pacific Command @USPACOM]

Department of War Restores U.S. Pacific Command Designation.

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).

Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands.

Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific. From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring regional partnerships.

USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same. The command's fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged.

https://t.co/5zeycP2lip

[Navita Srikant @NavitaSrikant]

#Nepal-#China #ForeignPolicy #OpEd
As Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal visits China on the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, it may be worth revisiting an important foreign-policy question:
When did Nepal’s long-standing “One China Policy” become the “One China Principle”, and was this transition supported by any formal institutional process?
My latest piece for @pGurus1 examines the question through the lens of foreign-policy continuity, institutional legitimacy, and democratic process.
https://t.co/jn1eMz9mYm

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

@SantoshKhaderi @gbudhathoki देव शम्शेरले कृष्ण बहादुर कुँवर राणाको सम्पत्ति पाएकोले हुनुपर्छ।

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

@NavitaSrikant @narendramodi @PMOIndia @hamrorabi @DrSJaishankar @ArunSinghbjp @vijai63 @MEAIndia @BJP4India @party_swatantra @PIB_India Well articulated in an effort to uplift Nepal-India relations in the present context.

[Navita Srikant @NavitaSrikant]

#India-#Nepal #OpEd

I write for The Pioneer: “What India–Nepal Debate Often Misses.”

Civilisational ties and territorial sovereignty are not contradictory but complementary. Boundary demarcation and national interests matter. Equally important is the trust that enables neighbours to resolve difficult questions through dialogue rather than confrontation.

https://t.co/tz7j6qa961

Families build bridges before they build fences.

@TheDailyPioneer @VikramMisri @IndiaInNepal @EONIndia

[Navita Srikant @NavitaSrikant]

#India- #Nepal
For PGurus, I examine why the June 6 India-Nepal Foreign Ministers’ Meeting matters.

The meeting marked a significant and historic moment in #India-#Nepal relations, with both Foreign Ministers signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key sectors.

In my analysis, I highlight the major takeaways from the discussions and explore what they could mean for the future of the partnership. It was no surprise that both sides emphasized a shared vision for the relationship, reimagined its trajectory, and pledged to accelerate implementation of ongoing initiatives.

https://t.co/BcY2ADXqg1

Looking ahead, the success of this renewed engagement will depend on trust, sustained political will, and effective execution.

The TEACH framework (Technology, Education, Access & Connectivity, and Human Capital could provide the foundation for the next chapter of #IndiaNepal relations.

@VikramMisri @amritrai555 @pGurus1

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Breaking:

Nepal Foreign minister Shishir Khanal says India is "our most important partner"; Adds, "Nepal has placed highest priority to India. Ready to engage substantially"

[MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 @MofaNepal]

नेपाल-भारत सीमाबारे सम्माननीय प्रधानमन्त्रीज्यूले संसदमा व्यक्त गर्नुभएको विषयमा मिडियाबाट सोधिएका प्रश्नका सम्बन्धमा परराष्ट्र प्रवक्ताको जवाफ

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https://t.co/aV6Cb5UJFH

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

In diplomacy, what should be spoken should not be spoken.

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

@NavitaSrikant @SRCCOfficial @AjaySShriram @SRCCEcosoc Congratulations Navita 🎉👏

[MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 @MofaNepal]

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Shisir Khanal addressed the 78th Anniversary programme of the Nepal Council of World Affairs (NCWA) today.

Highlighting the legacy of the Council since 1948, Hon. Minister commended the role of NCWA in Nepal’s diplomatic evolution.

During the event, Hon. Minister Khanal also released the latest NCWA Journal, underscoring the importance of Track II diplomacy and the role of independent think tanks like NCWA in Nepal.

The ceremony was attended by Chief Guest Right Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Dol Prasad Aryal, officials of the Government, academia and researchers.

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

@UN_News_Centre Most probably it will be Rafael Grossi.

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

Diplomatic faux pas as Nepal's flag is placed over a white background to appear as a rectangle. The host nation (Türkiye) should have been sensitive on such matters and hopefully our delegation brought the matter to notice.
https://t.co/ccofu2hqHu

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

@johnstanly As Nicholas Spykman famously stated, "Geography does not argue, it simply is."

[WOLFIE 🇳🇵Gen-Z Alliance for Monarchy @wolfie8848]

HM King Birendra on the significance of Non-Aligned Foreign policy of Nepal and how it is understood by the Nepali public.

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

At the moment, we neither possess the required elements of national power to be one, nor do the immediate neighbors feel the need for us to act as one. (3/3)

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

Nepal cannot be termed as a buffer state in the present context. The term 'buffer state' is typically an old notion which is applicable in an hostile environment rather than a peaceful one aided by heightened security dilemma. The concept of Nepal being a 'vibrant bridge' (1/3)

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

between India and China is a far fetched idea. A bridge requires a soild foundation and strong piles - political stability & economic development in our case. The question is: Whether we are capable of becoming a bridge or if our neighbors are in need of one? (2/3)

[Gaurab Shumsher Thapa @Gaurab79]

A compassionate & well-articulated speech by Hon'ble Minister for Foreign Affairs @Shisir Khanal in Mauritius evoking ancient Hindu & Buddhist references to connect, what I would call, 'Sagarmatha & Sagar', while asserting the right of access to the sea for a landlocked nation.