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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.

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