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Belt and Road in Nepal

The Return of the Left Alliance in Nepal Changes Regional Power Dynamics

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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