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The Diplomatic Circuit: Nepal's Balancing Act

Season 3 · Episode 42

The Diplomatic Circuit: Nepal's Balancing Act

How Nepal navigates relations between India, China, and the United States in an era of great power competition.

July 1, 2026 · 45:32

Guests

Dr. Anisha Sharma, Prof. S.D. Muni

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Show Notes

Nepal's foreign policy has long rested on a careful balance between neighboring giants and more distant partners. In this episode, we unpack how Kathmandu manages overlapping interests without locking into a single camp.

Diplomatic meeting
Talks on the margins of multilateral summits often shape bilateral outcomes.

Our guests walk through recent trade, infrastructure, and security developments — and what they mean for Nepal's room to maneuver over the next decade.