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Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
February 18, 2022
Nepal’s MCC Debate Reflects Flaws in Its Decision-Making
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The debate over the aid project is not about its contents but about American intentions, the integrity of Nepali leaders, and domestic cost-benefit analysis.
February 08, 2022
Nepal’s Fierce MCC Debate
By Biswas Baral
How did a grant from the United States turn into a years-long political battle in Kathmandu?
October 11, 2021
Should Nepal Ratify the MCC Nepal Compact?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
A U.S. grant of $500 million would give the fund-starved Nepali economy a shot in the arm.
October 31, 2020
Can Pompeo’s Visit to Sri Lanka Offset China’s Influence?
By Patrick Mendis and Dominique Reichenbach
The U.S. secretary of state had little success in swaying the Rajapaksa administration away from its pro-China bent.
May 01, 2020
The Missing Piece of Nepal’s MCC Debate
By Anirudha Nagar
Addressing the concerns of local communities is key to Nepal’s $500 million question.
February 25, 2020
Can Nepal’s Communist Party Survive Closer Ties With the US?
By Kripendra Amatya
The MCC agreement is the latest example of serious divisions over foreign policy in the top echelons of Nepal’s ruling party.
February 19, 2020
The MCC and Nepal’s Strategic Ties With the US
By Kripendra Amatya
Rumors of a secret military conspiracy are absurd, but there are real concerns about the pact's implications for Nepali sovereignty.
January 30, 2020
The Indo-Pacific Vs. the Belt and Road: Nepal’s Great MCC Debate
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
A $500 million grant under the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation faces opposition within Nepal’s ruling party.
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