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Nepal Became Part of Who I Am: Former US Envoy DeLisi
More than a decade after serving as US Ambassador to Nepal (2010–2012), Scott H. DeLisi remains deeply connected to the country he says “became part of who I am.” Now Executive Director of Engage Nepal, a nonprofit working in healthcare, education, livelihoods and climate adaptation, DeLisi is currently in Nepal with his wife Leija to oversee several philanthropic initiatives. In this conversation he reflects on Nepal’s political evolution, the resilience of its people and his enduring bond with the country.
May 11, 2026
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"My politics is rooted in the soil of Kathmandu–1"
"My politics is rooted in the soil of Kathmandu–1"
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Prisha Death Case: Police Commissioner Singh asserts no borders for criminal investigation
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