Bibek Raj Kandel
New World AsiaGlobal Fellow Energy and Climate Policy Expert
Bibek Raj Kandel is an energy and climate advisor with over 15 years of experience working across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, specializing in infrastructure development, governance, and political economy. He currently serves on the boards of Bhutan Global Group and Canopy USA, and is a senior fellow at the Nepal Economic Forum.
Oct 28, 2025
Bangladesh’s deepening energy crisis has made it the center of a regional contest, with China expanding investments and India seeking to use geography to retain influence. Dhaka’s post-election energy choices will determine whether Delhi can convert that leverage into lasting power or yield ground to Beijing’s faster-moving ambitions.
Aug 01, 2025
Nepal’s EV surge, powered by Chinese technology and domestic hydropower, has displaced India’s industrial influence and exposed weaknesses in Delhi’s regional strategy. While it marks a shift in regional power, the transformation remains fragile, reliant on subsidies and foreign supply chains.
