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India-Nepal Diplomatic Relations at 75: Full of Contradictions

India-Nepal Diplomatic Relations at 75: Full of Contradictions

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The two countries share strong cultural, religious, political, and economic ties. The same issues can pull them apart.
Modi Visits the Buddha’s Birthplace in Nepal

Modi Visits the Buddha’s Birthplace in Nepal

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The Indian prime minister’s religious diplomacy could make Nepal a pawn in India’s domestic politics, even make it appear complicit in BJP’s communal politics.

What Lies Behind Modi’s Nepal Visit?

What Lies Behind Modi’s Nepal Visit?

By Bipin Ghimire and Apoorva Pathak
The choice to visit Lumbini for Buddha's birthday was carefully crafted both religiously and geopolitically.

As Nepal Turns to the Indo-Pacific, China Worries

As Nepal Turns to the Indo-Pacific, China Worries

By Shrey Khanna and Aarthi Ratnam
Nepal has shifted more toward India and the United States under the Deuba government, sparking concern from Beijing.

Deuba’s India Visit Arrests Drift in India-Nepal Relations

Deuba’s India Visit Arrests Drift in India-Nepal Relations

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The Varanasi leg of the Nepali PM’s visit to India was aimed at taking the wind off the sails of both Hindu nationalists and the main opposition back home.
India-Nepal Territorial Dispute Flares up Again

India-Nepal Territorial Dispute Flares up Again

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Indian Prime Minister Modi spoke of a road through disputed Lipulekh with an eye on Hindu votes. It could deepen anti-India nationalism in Nepal.

Nepal’s Fierce MCC Debate

Nepal’s Fierce MCC Debate

By Biswas Baral
How did a grant from the United States turn into a years-long political battle in Kathmandu?
Nepal’s New PM Deuba Seeks Better Ties With India

Nepal’s New PM Deuba Seeks Better Ties With India

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Since Deuba came to power in July, there have been several rounds of interactions between the two side, but no top-level visits to date.

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.

Is Nepal Now Courting India and Ignoring China?

Is Nepal Now Courting India and Ignoring China?

By Bindesh Dahal and Arun Budhathoki
As Oli steers his party to the right to woo India's ruling BJP, China is courting Nepal's left wing.

Indian Foreign Secretary Heads to Nepal as Relations Show Signs of Thaw

Indian Foreign Secretary Heads to Nepal as Relations Show Signs of Thaw

By Abhijnan Rej
India-Nepal relations have nosedived since May when India inaugurated a new road that, according to Nepal, passes through its territory.
India Needs to Fast-Track a Border Solution, Lest It Lose Nepal

India Needs to Fast-Track a Border Solution, Lest It Lose Nepal

By Birat Anupam
With anti-India sentiment growing in Nepal over the border dispute, it’s time for New Delhi to take action toward a resolution.

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