Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- The Kantipur Conclave 2026, which brought together political leaders, thinkers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, journalists, and young activists for two days of debate on Nepal's political, social, and economic challenges, concluded on Tuesday.

The flagship event of the Kantipur Media Group aimed to examine how Nepal should move forward amid political instability, institutional weakness, and growing public dissatisfaction in the aftermath of September's Gen Z uprising.

Experts from Nepal, China, India, and the United States said Nepal's geopolitical position has grown more complex as global power centres compete for influence. They argued that Kathmandu still has room to balance competing interests through economic co...