PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

redlines

RED-laynz

Definition

Limits or boundaries that cannot be crossed, representing non-negotiable positions or conditions.

Etymology

The term originated in the 1930s in the United States, initially referring to discriminatory banking practices where neighborhoods were outlined in red on maps to deny loans. It has since evolved to represent any impassable boundary or rule.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the non-negotiable priorities Nepal must clearly communicate to China and India to maintain its sovereignty and protect its strategic interests.

“Nepal must transition to strategic multi-alignment”

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Nepali Times

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