Nepal, Jan. 6 -- In the intricate web of global geopolitics, terms like 'Global South' and 'Middle East' have played significant roles in shaping perceptions and narratives for decades. However, when we explore these labels from the vantage point of Nepal and wider Asia, it becomes increasingly evident that these terms, crafted in the corridors of Western power politics, need a serious reevaluation and redefinition.

Let's start by unpacking the paradoxical nature of the term 'Middle East.' Nestled in the Himalayas, Nepal finds itself questioning the logic behind labeling a region 'middle' when, from an Asian perspective, it is situated significantly to the west. The nomenclature, devised during the colonial times, reflects a Eurocentric ...