Nepal Navigates Geopolitical Tensions Amidst India-China Competition

South Asia is witnessing increasing competition between India, China, and the United States, making Nepal's geopolitical situation sensitive. In May, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal visited neighboring countries India and China. Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party, also visited India.

However, Nepal has not seen visits of that level from India and China recently. Nepal is increasingly caught in geopolitical turmoil concerning its borders, trade, and security. What is the diplomatic solution to this? To explore what China, India, and the US want in Nepal, an interview was conducted with former ambassador and international affairs expert Hiranyalal Shrestha.