Nepal's relation with China: A study in geopolitical perspective

Abstract

Nepal has a long run relationship with its immediate neighbours: India and China. This paper attempts to explore the account of Nepal-China relation along with its geographical constrains and gradually digs out the history of land connectivity with China. The research has been carried out to find how the land connectivity with China has benefited Nepal and assesses the future prospect of Nepal-China relation Nepal's geopolitical position along with the geopolitical challenges of Nepal in relation with China. Similarly, the objectives of this research is to identify the way land connectivity with China has benefited Nepal and assesses the future prospect of Nepal-China relation along with geopolitical challenges between these two neighbouring countries. The research is carried out in qualitative way and is exploratory since it attempts to find out Nepal-China relation in geopolitical perspective. The research also tries to explore geopolitical challenges in Nepal-China relation and also highlight some problems under Belt and Road Initiatives. Then, the research progress to explain Indian factor in Nepal-China relation and discuss the reasons India seems reluctant to support Nepal’s connectivity with northern neighbour. Based on this analysis, the paper offers recommendations to enhance land connectivity in a way that maximizes trade and mobility opportunities for Nepal. Key Words: Road, Connectivity, Geopolitics, Belt and Road Initiative, Foreign Policy