U.S.-Nepal relations

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.

Continued political instability could allow external powers to increase their influence in the country's political landscape.

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

Nepal has shifted more toward India and the United States under the Deuba government, sparking concern from Beijing.

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?

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.

A $500 million grant under the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation faces opposition within Nepal’s ruling party.

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

With Xi Jinping expected to visit Nepal soon, Kathmandu is caught between the BRI and the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy.