This month, Adam Teufel takes us with him to meet Mahesh Kushwaha (2021-2023 IMSISS cohort), while on a boat cruise on the Danube. Their IMSISS journey has taken them both to Regensburg, where they attend one of the four Summer Universities organised by the programme with partner universities.
“Nepal although small and remote (…) is also a flashpoint of geopolitical competition.”
When asked about preconceptions he might have encountered in regard to Nepal, Mahesh smiles and tells us that many people assume he casually climbs Mount Everest on a regular basis. That is if they even know what Nepal is… But as Mahesh goes on to tell us, Nepal’s particular geographical location makes it a key player in regional geopolitics.
From statelessness to India’s influence in Nepal, Mahesh Kushwaha talks us through the various security challenges in his home country and how he would like to contribute to Nepal’s political and security dialogues.
Tune in and join Adam in finding out more about Mahesh, his journey into IMSISS and his professional aspirations for the future and that of Nepal!
Hosted By: Adam Teufel.
