Small state syndrome in Nepali foreign policy

Abstract

This paper has studied small state syndrome in Nepali foreign policy. Nepal offers multiple scope for research to compare and contrast evolution of small states with in the international arena. The study of thenature of small statein the paper analyzes the very impact of geography, size, economic strength, power and ultimately international relations, diplomatic dealings to access status quo of such states in pursuit of existence in global order.Geography plays vital role in determination of roleofstates like Nepal. The research in the paper prioritizes impact of dominance the neighboring states imposes to statelike Nepal. Small statesyndrome in Nepali foreign policy suggestsmultiple challenges in forms of economic crisis, unstable government and political system that remains exposed to external forces. Small states syndrome in foreign policy of Nepal has been analyzed to the core and accordingly compared to the suffering of Nepal.The role of diplomacy in form of bilateral relationship, multi-lateral relationship and regional organization plays a crucial role in defining statusof suchstates and in this regard the paper highlights different mechanism of diplomatic dealings states adopt to downsize dependence from particular states and polices they adopt to connect themselves to the world. States that remain open to connectivity options at hand are relatively more successful and developed. Nepal naturally resourceful can transform its relative dependence beyond neighborhood to connect globally. States capable of piloting diplomatic trends of 21st century are dominant both with a region and globally. Nepal holds enormous potential to become successfulstate within Asian regionandfor that to happen it must act dominantly in regional organization. Key Words: Small State, Diplomacy,Foreign Policy,