The Evolving Dynamics of India-Nepal Economic Ties
Indian investment has played a crucial role in Nepal’s economic development and infrastructure projects and India has been a significant source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal ...
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIES
Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
ARTICLES
Soft Power Dimensions of Nepal-India Relations
The recruitment of Gurkha soldiers into the regiments of the Indian Army is one of the major sources of soft power of Nepal for India and this soft power for Nepal transforms into hard power for India when they are recruited ...
The China Factor in Nepal-India Relations
Traditionally, India has been the major country to provide for the development needs of Nepal but in recent times, China has also intensified its engagement in Nepal for influence through connectivity and mega development projects. ...
The Role of Media in Strengthening Nepal-India Relations
When something unpleasant occurs in the bordering areas, media outlets should send their news teams for local reporting instead of providing flawed reporting from the central offices. Media in India and Nepal should create their own narrative instead of following what Western and other international media reports ...
The Nepal-India Security Relationship in the Making
The Agnipath Scheme was not originally part of the tripartite agreement and it does not address the question of the rights of the Gurkhas — the longevity of their military career; as well as the existing problem of unemployment within Nepal ...
Nepal-India: An Understated Partnership
It is evident that India wants to consolidate its influence in Nepal through these new development projects and Nepal must tactfully protect its national interest by engaging in hedging practices — without irking either India or China as a small state within South Asia ...
Perspectives on India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
India Nepal relations are a critical element of India’s neighbourhood first policy and they represent all the achievements as well as challenges in our region and how we shape our collective future together ...
Expansion of BRICS: Rise of China’s Dominance?
The 15th Summit of BRICS held at Johannesburg was marked as a historic event as six new countries were invited to join the prestigious association and with this, the GDP and population of BRICS escalated to 29 percent and 46 percent from 25.77 percent and 40.9 percent respectively ...
India-France: A Deepening Friendship
After the Pokhran-II in 1998, France was the first nation to come in cooperation and followed an independent policy towards India, despite the sanctions imposed by the US which paved way for their Strategic Partnership ...
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Souring ties between India and Canada: A Geopolitical Clip Hanger
The coming election will serve as a litmus test for Justin Tureadu, as his popularity is cooling as compared to his conservative party and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. ...