Nepal finally found its voice at the UN

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An analysis of four Nepali prime ministers’ speeches at the United Nations argues that Balendra Shah departed from a longstanding pattern at a consequential moment. It says the significance of that shift will be tested in the lead-up to COP31.

Comparing four prime ministers’ UN speeches shows Balendra Shah broke an old habit at exactly the right moment—but the real test is still ahead, at COP31.