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    Strengthening deployment of APF Nepal along Chine -Nepal border: prospect & challenges that you have to
    (APF Command and Staff College, 2025) K.C.,Sushil; Bhattara,Gaurab
    Border security is a central aspect of national sovereignty, particularly for Nepal, since it shares a 1,414 km border with China. The research examined the opportunities and challenges of increasing deployment of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal along the Nepal-China border. The research employed qualitative research methods such as key informant interviews, interview, and field observations in Rasuwa District and other northern border regions. Findings indicated that logistical problems, bad infrastructure, and a lack of personnel pose significant barriers to border security. While the APF, Nepal, has established 10 BOPs along the northern border, it is hindered by long distances from the border, rented buildings, and a lack of surveillance equipment. The study also identifies the imbalance of security personnel with a more prominent presence of China in most areas. A language barrier, with a lack of Chinese or Tibetan speaking APF, Nepal personnel, also complicates operations. The research also analyses border treaties, security coordination, and rising issues of illegal operations such as smuggling and unauthorized cross-border travel. While there do exist joint patrols and coordination talks with the Chinese government, they remain irregular. The research suggested the deployment of additional APF, Nepal infrastructure upgrading, the implementation of language training schemes, and the strengthening of Nepal-China diplomatic interactions to increase security. A successful multi-dimensional responded that encompasses capacity building, infrastructure development, and cross-border coordination is needed to achieve border security. The study provided policy lessons to deploy more APF, Nepal personnel to preserve national sovereignty and regional stability.