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Nepal foreign policy

Why Is the UN Key to Nepal’s Diplomacy?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
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.

China Loses Ground in Nepal
By Arpan Gelal
The recent political shake-up in the government has cost Beijing the upper hand in the contest for geopolitical influence.

Nepal’s New Government Faces a Stiff Test
By Marcus Andreopoulos
Dahal’s return to power could reset Nepal’s foreign policy – but first he'll have to survive an unstable coalition and disgruntled electorate.

Nepal PM’s Foreign Policy Plate is Full
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The new government cannot delay any longer the implementation of BRI projects and its decisions on India's Agnipath scheme.

Nepal’s Ad Hoc Policies Toward China
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Nepal's foreign policy establishment needs to reach a consensus on what constitutes actions against the interest of its neighbors.

Nepal Backs Away From US State Partnership Program
By P.K. Balachandran
Suspicious about the military content and wary of antagonizing China, Nepal rejects a U.S. disaster mitigation program.

Nepal Ratified the MCC Compact. What Now?
By Biswas Baral
How will the U.S. grant – approved despite a raging controversy – factor into both upcoming elections and Nepal’s diplomatic positioning?

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
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.

Dispelling 5 Myths About Nepal’s Foreign Policy
By Birat Anupam
Despite how the foreign media portrays the country’s foreign policy, Nepal is neither pro-China nor anti-India.

Amid Rising Big Power Tensions, Nepal Seeks a New Foreign Policy
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Kathmandu will have to balance Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington as it seeks a new way forward to advance national interest.

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?
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