Academic Degrees:

  • Pursuing PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy, Tribhuvan University
  • Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy in 2017, Tribhuvan University
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering in 2010, IOE, WRC, Pokhara
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering in 2004, IOE, WRC, Pokhara
  • SLC in 1999, HMG, Shree Bhanu Bhakta High School Damachaur, Salyan

Academic Experiences:

  • Faculty for International Relations and Diplomacy, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)
  • Editor-in-Chief, Asian Journal of International Affairs, KSL
  • Assistant Professor for International Relations and Diplomacy, Kathmandu School of Law, in 2017.
  • Research Team Leader, Kathmandu School of Law, in 2017.
  • Instructor, Ishaneshwor Technical Institute, Beshishahar, Lamjung, in 2003.
  • Columnist, Different national and international newspapers like Global Times, China Plus, Annapurna Post, Nepal Foreign Affairs.com, Annapurna Today, Gorkhapatra National Daily and Nayapatrika national daily in the areas of international relations, diplomacy and foreign affairs.

Executive Experiences:

    • Editor-in-Chief, Asian Journal of International Affairs to be published by the KSL
    • Chairperson of Nepal Institute of Foreign Affairs and Prosperity (NIFAP), Kathmandu, Nepal (Since 2019 onwards)
    • Director in International Relations, Nepal Chamber of Commerce, (2017-2019)
    • WASH Engineer, World Vision International Nepal, in 2015
    • Development Coordinator, World Vision International Nepal, in 2011-2013
    • Program In-Charge, Community Awakening and Transformation Society (CATS) Nepal, in 2010-2011

Exposure (Visits and Paper Presentation): International

  • Paper presented on “Role of Great Power Play and Geopolitics in Shaping and Reshaping Nepal’s Foreign Policy” at international web seminar entitled ‘Understanding Nepal’s Foreign Policy’ organized by NIICE, Nepal, 27-28 November 2021.
  • Paper presented on “External Engagement in Nepalese Geopolitics: Its Impact on Nepal- South Asia Relations” at international webinar entitled ‘Reconstructing the ‘Region’ in South Asia’ jointly organized by South Asian University and Goa University, India, 12-13 August 2021.
  • Paper presented on “Role of China in Responding COVID-19: Implications on Post COVID-19 World Order” at an international webinar entitled ‘CHANGING PRECEPTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND RELATIONS IN POST COVID WORLD ORDER’ organized by Society for International Law and Public Policy.
  • Paper presented on “Nepal-India-China: Trilateralism on Epistemic Community” at an international webinar entitled ‘Nepal-India-China Trilateralism’ organized by The Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA).
  • Delivered a remarks about a book entitled “Nepal and Its Neighbours in the Changing World” at the Nation-State Dialogue organized by Assistant Professor Dr. Geeta Kochhar, JNU . The book is edited by me and the team.
  • Paper presented on “BRI and IPS: Policy Options for Nepal” at International Young Scholars Summit 2020 organized by Nepal Institute of International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). 275 young scholars from 25 countries had presented their research papers at that summit via virtual medium due to COVID-19.
  • Paper presented on “BRI and Connectivity of Nepal” at international conference entitled ‘Belt & Road Initiatives: Economic Development in South Asia’ in 2017 organized by Pushpalal and Tulsilal Memorial Foundation in Kathmandu.
  • Paper presented on “Critical Issues Related to Connectivity in South Asia” at international conference entitled Second South Asian Border Studies Conference on “Beyond Boundaries and Borders: South Asian Quest for Peace, Development and Regional Connectivity” organized by South Asian University, University of Mumbai and other five institutions in Mumbai in 2019.
  • Academic visit to Sichuan University, Chengdu, China in 2016.

Exposure (Paper Presentation): National

  • Paper presented on “Adequate and Appropriate Infrastructure Development is Everybody’s Right: Proper Connectivity by Road and Core and Circle City with Needed Facilities” at national conference entitled Nepal's Dream: Search for a Worthy Paradigm of Development in 2017 organized by Kathmandu School of Law.
  • Paper presented on “BRI and Economic Development of South Asia” at international conference in 2018 organized by Kathmandu School of Law.
  • Paper presented on “Geopolitics and foreign Policy of Nepal” at national seminar in 2017 organized by National Awakening Campaign.
  • Paper presented on “Genesis of International Law: Western versus Oriental Philosophy” at university level seminar in 2020 organized by the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Tribhuvan University, Central Campus, Kirtipur, Kathmandu.
  • Paper presented on “Liberal Policy Regime in Nepal- A review from IPE Perspective” at university level seminar in 2020 organized by the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Tribhuvan University, Central Campus, Kirtipur, Kathmandu.

Publications (Single and Joint Authorship):

  • Chand, H. P. & Bashyal, K. (2021). BRI, IPS and MCC: Analyzing from Nepal’s Foreign Policy Perspective (Translated from the Chinese Language). In L. Tao & Y. Xiaojiao (Eds.), Annual Report on the Development of South Asia (2019-2020) (Translated from the Chinese Language): Chengdu (China): International Culture Publishing Corporation.
  • Chand, H. P. (2021). Trilateral Engagement in Nepalese Geopolitics: Soft Power Approach in Nepal’s Foreign Policy, Nepal Public Policy Review, 1(1), 138-156.
  • Chand, H. P. (2021). Nepal’s Engagement in BRI and MCC: Implications on Nepal’s Geopolitics and Foreign Policy, Journal of Political Science, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.3126/jps.v21i1.39288
  • Chand, H. P. (2020). BRI at global arena: A debate on China-Nepal-India-Bangladesh economic corridor. Nepali Journal of Social Research (NJSR), 2(1), 18-28.
  • Chand, H. P. (2020). Critical issues related to connectivity in South Asia. Journal of International Affairs (JOIA), 3(1), 68-83, https://doi.org/10.3126/joia.v3i1.29084
  • Chand, H. P., Liang, G., & Panthi, I. (Eds.) (2019). Nepal and Its Neighbours in the Changing World. Kathmandu: Lex & Juris Publication Pvt. Ltd. and Nepal Institute of Foreign Affairs & Prosperity (NIFAP).
  • Bashyal, K., & Chand, H. P. (2019). New Direction on Nepal’s Foreign Policy: Changing Geopolitics in South Asia. In H. P. Chand, G. Liang & I. Panthi (Eds.), Nepal and Its Neighbours in the Changing World (pp. 1-35). Kathmandu: Lex & Juris Publications and Nepal Institute of Foreign Affairs and Prosperity.
  • KC, Khadga & Chand, H., (2018, January). Sino-Indian relations: Implications to Nepal. Journal of Asian Politics and Society (JAPS), 2(1), 19-53.
  • Chand, H. P. (2018 July, 1). Nepal PM’s China visit puts ties on a new road. Retrieved from http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1108988.shtml
  • Chand, H. P., (2017, June 22). Belt and Road helps Nepal diversify relations and expand trade ties. Retrieved from http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1053020.shtml
  • Chand, H. P., (2017, November 5). Quadrilateral Corridor under B & R?. Retrieved from http://chinaplus.cri.cn/opinion/opedblog/23/20171105/48094.html
  • Zhengdou, H. & Chand, H. P. (2017, April 28). OBOR-India relations. Annapurna Today, 1(26), 20-21
  • Chand, H., (2017, August 4). World Geo-politics and Nepal. Annapurna Post, p.7
  • Chand, H., (2016, August 2). OBOR: China’s Dream or Reality?, Retrieved from http://nepalforeignaffairs.com/obor-chinas-dream-or-reality/
  • Hundreds of other articles in national news papers.

Media Debate:


Involvement:

  • Founder Chairperson, Nepal Institute of Foreign Affairs &Prosperity, Kathmandu.
  • Member, Asia-Africa Cooperation Forum
  • Honorary Member, Nepal-China Foundation
  • Member, Micah Network Nepal
  • Member, Ashal Chhimeki Nepal
  • Founder Secretary, WRC Alumni