Nepal, May 9 -- As tensions flare once again between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam incident and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor, the geopolitical reverberations are being felt across the region-including in Nepal. Against this context, Republica's Editor Kosh Raj Koirala spoke with security analyst Chiran Jung Thapa, who has a background in national security, counter-terrorism and crisis management, to unpack the implications of this escalation for Nepal's economy, security and diplomacy. From the risks facing thousands of Nepalis serving in the Indian armed forces to potential disruptions in trade, border security, and regional stability, Thapa outlines the range of scenarios Nepal must prepare for. He also calls for ur...