Author name: Bidhur Dhakal

INSTABILITY IN NEPAL’S INTERNAL POLITICAL SETTING: ITS IMPACT ON GEO-POLITICS

Nepal, landlocked by Asian giants, Dragon and Tiger, is struggling with its internal political instability. On the one side, China is emerging as leader of Global South, extending its influence to the South Asia. On the other hands, India itself pursue as the leader of South Asia. The US is increasing its engagements in the region to deter China. Nepal situated in the geopolitical sensitive location striving with its internal political turmoil. Lack of the incom-petency of political leadership, internal conflict between political parties, is causing unstable government. This instability has raising public dissatisfactions. With observations of the internal politics and analyzing the available literature, this article concludes, Nepal is in risk of being pawn in the geopolitical competition and the battle ground for these competitions. Download Full Article Alternative Download Link

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Influence of Buddhism on Chinese Civilization: A Soft Power Tool of Modern Diplomacy

Abstract The integration of Buddhism in China and Chinese Civilization could be traced back to the development of the ‘Silk Road.’ From the reign of modern-day since the reign of various families, history also has a rally with development and expansion of activities. The rise and downfall of Buddhism in China are witnessed during the changes in the regime. Since the foundation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), China does not recognize religion. However, After the end of the Cultural Revolution and China’s Economic Reform and Opening Up, China loosens the practice of religious activities. This paper will analyze how Buddhism has influenced the Chinese civilization. With a comprehensive analysis of history and literature, this paper finds that Buddhism is a part of Chinese Civilization and a manifestation tool of Chinese Diplomacy. Keywords: Buddhism, Chinese Civilization, Cultural Heritage Download Full Article , Alternative Download Link

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