Nepal foreign policy

New Delhi is proceeding with caution after an unexpected alliance between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress.

Beijing has the upper hand for now, but will New Delhi win the long game?

It’s no coincidence that the move came just as Nepal’s left-alliance government faces a crucial floor test.

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.

In addition to his address at the U.N. General Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister Dahal has a string of diplomatic engagements lined up in New York.

The recent political shake-up in the government has cost Beijing the upper hand in the contest for geopolitical influence.

Dahal’s return to power could reset Nepal’s foreign policy – but first he'll have to survive an unstable coalition and disgruntled electorate.

The new government cannot delay any longer the implementation of BRI projects and its decisions on India's Agnipath scheme.

Nepal's foreign policy establishment needs to reach a consensus on what constitutes actions against the interest of its neighbors.

Suspicious about the military content and wary of antagonizing China, Nepal rejects a U.S. disaster mitigation program.   

How will the U.S. grant – approved despite a raging controversy – factor into both upcoming elections and Nepal’s diplomatic positioning?

How did a grant from the United States turn into a years-long political battle in Kathmandu?

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.

Despite how the foreign media portrays the country’s foreign policy, Nepal is neither pro-China nor anti-India.

Kathmandu will have to balance Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington as it seeks a new way forward to advance national interest.

What will Nepal’s relationships with India, China, and the U.S. look like after COVID-19?

The MCC agreement is the latest example of serious divisions over foreign policy in the top echelons of Nepal’s ruling party.

Rumors of a secret military conspiracy are absurd, but there are real concerns about the pact's implications for Nepali sovereignty.

Over the past year, Nepal has been in a tight spot as it seeks to balance between major powers.

Tika P. Dhakal discusses Nepal’s geopolitical circumstances between India and China.

In a faraway political crisis, Nepal has chosen China’s preferred side over the United States’.

The Oli government is taking long-overdue steps to broaden Nepal's foreign policy horizons.

As relations with India turn cordial, Nepal slows down the implementation of past agreements with China.

As India loses its clout, the Nepali prime minister asserts his country’s independent identity.