India-Nepal tensions are unlikely to abate quickly
Friday, July 3, 2020
Significance
Delhi earlier this year irked Kathmandu by inaugurating a new road in the area. Although India has historically dominated Nepal’s politics and diplomacy, Delhi and Beijing now vie for influence over Kathmandu.
Impacts
- Nepal will increase diplomatic engagement with India’s enemy Pakistan.
- Delhi will step up development cooperation with Bhutan, which like Nepal abuts the India-China border.
- Anti-India sentiment in Nepal will grow.