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Belt and Road in Nepal
How the US Aid Freeze Shook up the Geopolitics of Nepal’s Power Trade
By Mahesh Ganguly and Raza Siddiqui
The Trump administration froze a $500 million grant to Nepal, changing the calculus of the China-India-U.S. tug of war over its power sector.
How China Soured on Nepal
By Atul Kumar
Public displays of exasperation reflect Beijing’s disappointment with the lack of progress in its relations with Kathmandu.
Nepal Is Hardly China’s Best Bet in the Himalayas
By Saroj Aryal and Jagannath Panda
Beijing has the upper hand for now, but will New Delhi win the long game?
China Courts Nepal’s New Left Alliance Government
By Rishi Gupta
Less than three weeks after taking office, Nepal's new foreign minister is on a week-long tour of China.
The Return of the Left Alliance in Nepal Changes Regional Power Dynamics
By Rishi Gupta
With the pro-India Nepali Congress out of the ruling coalition, and the China-friendly CPN-UML back in, Nepal's diplomacy looks set to change.
What Does Nepal Want From China?
By Bipin Ghimire
Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s September visit to China demonstrated a clear balancing of aspirations and pragmatic realities, both on the domestic and international fronts.
Tibet, BRI Top Agenda During Nepali PM’s Visit to China
By Rishi Gupta
Aside from the usual priorities, the visit was shadowed by Nepal's objections to China's new "standard map."
The Foreign Policy Implications of Nepal’s Election
By Pratistha Rijal
Continued political instability could allow external powers to increase their influence in the country's political landscape.
What’s the Status of the Much-Discussed China-Nepal Railway?
By Biswas Baral
Six years after the project burst into the public discourse, little concrete progress has been made.
Party Politicking Backfires on Nepal’s PM Deuba
By Arun Budhathoki
An ordinance that the Nepali prime minister introduced recently to ease the splitting of parties is proving counterproductive.
Will COVID-19 Reshape Nepal’s Diplomacy?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
What will Nepal’s relationships with India, China, and the U.S. look like after COVID-19?
The Indo-Pacific Vs. the Belt and Road: Nepal’s Great MCC Debate
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
A $500 million grant under the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation faces opposition within Nepal’s ruling party.
A Bumpy Road Ahead for China in South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
2019 may go down as the year China’s massive Belt and Road project lost its shine for South Asian partners.
High Expectations as China’s Xi Lands in Nepal
By Peter Gill
The first Chinese leader to visit Nepal since 1996, Xi’s trip carries with it high expectations and geopolitical undertones.
China Is Winning the War for Nepali Buddhism
By Lauren Jackson
China's inroads in Nepal mean increasing control over Buddhist heritage sites – with implications for Tibet.
Nepal and the Regional Giants: Geography, Deliverables and Leadership
By Udayan Das
Nepal’s relations with India and China are often seen as a balancing act, it’s more complex.
The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?
Nepal-China: Reality Sets In
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
As relations with India turn cordial, Nepal slows down the implementation of past agreements with China.
The China – India – Nepal Triangle
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Will India agree to cooperate with China in Nepal's development?
Why India and China Are Watching Nepal’s Elections
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Beijing is hoping for the left alliance to emerge victorious; India is rooting for the Nepali Congress.
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