Disaster Diplomacy: A Study of Post Earthquake Disaster Management in Nepal (2015)

Abstract

A country cannot fight with the destructions of a large scale disaster alone. Internal and external help is needed to fight with the aftermath of such disasters. The term 'Disaster Diplomacy' includes the diplomatic activities in relation to disasters. The role of military in disasters and diplomacy is increased in the contemporary world. The basic aids and monetary support is required for a country to cope up a huge disaster. So, the disaster affected country needs a proper conduct of diplomacy and management of international aids. This research aimed to explore the destruction of the earthquake that hit Nepal on 25th April, 2015. After being hit by devastating earthquake, the utilization of the local resources and strategies adopted by Nepal to cope up with the earthquake needs to be looked in depth. For the post recovery of the earthquake, many countries promised short term and long term assistance. Thus, the research attempted to review the aids and assistance pledged by international community to Nepal and its utilization and management. The research has included the data collected from both primary and secondary sources. The research concludes that Nepal suffered a great loss from the earthquake and Nepalese Security Sector played an important role in the management of the earthquake. Many countries provided aid and assistance to Nepal after the earthquake. Although, Nepal was able to control the short-term emergency situation by utilizing domestic and international resources, it could not accomplish the projected long-term reconstruction and recovery goals.