Ideology is Personal, Responsibility is Public
In every age, human beings have sought to understand the world through ideas. We build ideologies to make sense of fairness, freedom, and justice. Some find truth in the logic…
The Great Performance: Are We Living or Just Pretending? Where public life meets philosophical reflection
Let me begin with a confession. Not the kind that ruins careers, just the kind that quietly explains them. Human beings are performers. All of us. Some are brilliant. Some…
When Growth Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Economy
We often talk about the economy as something we must grow, optimize, and control. Governments aim for higher GDP, businesses pursue efficiency, and individuals strive to earn more. In this…
The expectations of the public towards the new government
Dr. Sudhindra Sharma and Mr. Himal Khanal Nepal stands at one of those rare turning points in history where a new epoch begins. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), securing an…
Mandate, Momentum, and the Mechanics of Power
Suresh Acharya The eleventh-hour political alignment of 47-year-old Rabi Lamichhane and 36-year-old Balendra Shah has secured a mandate in the midterm elections of March 5 that far exceeds their earlier…
Clausewitz’s Coup d’œil and the Center of Gravity: Understanding the Strategic and Operational Dynamics of the Iran War
Abstract Modern warfare increasingly unfolds within complex geopolitical systems involving multiple actors, domains, and strategic objectives. Classical strategic theory, however, continues to offer valuable analytical tools for interpreting contemporary conflicts.…
Geography, Operational Depth, and Logistical Friction: The Strategic Inadvisability of a Land War in Iran
Abstract Iran’s geography exemplifies the profound influence of terrain and environment on operational art. Spanning approximately 1.65 million km², the Iranian plateau features the Zagros Mountains (~1,500 km) in the…