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Subject(s)

• Nepal—Foreign relations—India [Browse]
• India—Foreign relations—Nepal [Browse]

Summary note

The first two decades of the new millennium have witnessed a dramatic socio-political transformation of Nepal. A violent Maoist insurgency ended peacefully, a new constitution abolished the monarchy and established a secular federal democratic republic. Nevertheless, political stability and a peace dividend have both remained elusive. Nepal is also buffeted by changing geopolitics, including the US-China contestation for influence and the uneasy relationship between India and China. As a close neighbour, India has been deeply associated with the seminal changes in Nepal, and the bilateral relationship has seen many twists and turns. Partly a memoir, this book examines India's perspective on these developments, in the context of the civilizational and economic underpinnings of the India-Nepal relationship, as well as issues that continue to prevent this relationship from exploiting its full potential. Though there are several Nepalese accounts that deal with this subject, there are few from an Indian point of view. Kathmandu Dilemma fills this gap. -- Provided by publisher.

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Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP South Asian Imprints Collaborative Collection (MH)

Contents

• Why don't they like us? Identity, nationalism and mutual perceptions
• Violent change : the Maoist insurgency
• People's aspirations : the new constitution
• The post-constitution fallout
• Disputed boundary : Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura
• Historical treaties : is it time for revision?
• The economic partnership : we can grow together
• Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
• Roti-beti rishta : the civilizational connect
• Enter the dragon : the northern neighbour, the West and the rest.

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Other format(s)

Also available as an e-book.

ISBN

• 9780670095216 ((hardback))
• 0670095214
• 9789354922336
• 9354922333

LCCN

2020510284

OCLC

1285771125

RCP

H - C

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