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This book offers a comprehensive collection of scholarly articles that delve into Nepal's internal and external political dynamics, as well as its broader regional context. It begins by exploring the root causes of Nepal's 10-year Maoist insurgency, analysing why the peace process remains stalled and what steps can be taken to resolve it. The role of Nepal's political parties and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in achieving sustainable peace is another focus of the book. Furthermore, the book examines Nepal's strategic relationships with India, China, and Australia, shedding light on the country's geopolitical positioning amidst regional power struggles. The ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh is also analysed, focusing on the lessons it offers to other small states like Nepal in the region. In addition, the book discusses Nepal's approach to achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its foreign policy strategies as a small state navigating the complexities of international relations.

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Mr. Sunil Thapa is an experienced educator who worked as a teacher and principal in Nepal during the Maoist insurgency. He later moved to Australia to pursue higher education, earning an MPhil from Western Sydney University with a thesis on the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Nepal's peace process. He is completing his PhD in International Relations at the same university, focusing on Nepal's geopolitical relationships with India and China amidst their regional rivalry. Mr. Thapa has presented his research works at international conferences in Singapore, Bali, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. He has published numerous scholarly articles, book chapters, and books on topics related to politics, international relations, and peace processes. Dr. Drew Cottle is an adjunct senior lecturer in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at Western Sydney University, specialising in History and Politics. He has published extensively in the areas of international relations, political economy, and social movements, contributing scholarly articles, book chapters, and full-length works to the academic discourse. Ms. Pramila Bakhati is a PhD candidate at Lumbini Buddhist University in Nepal. Her research focuses on integrating Buddhist education with formal education to equip students with 21st-century skills and moral values. Currently serving as a Science and Mathematics curriculum expert and Director at the Curriculum Development Centre under Nepal's Ministry of Education, she has authored numerous papers and presented at international conferences on education and curriculum design.

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