Nepal-India Relations: Beyond Realist and Liberal Theoretical Prisms

Nepal-India Relations: Beyond Realist and Liberal Theoretical Prisms

Nepal-India relations

foreign policy

bilateral relations

border dispute

South Asia

grand narrative

realism

liberalism

neocolonialism

hegemony

Taking the historical narratives that tout Nepal-India relations as based on mutual respect of each other’s sovereignty as a point of departure, we provide a critical reflection upon the flaws of such a single uncritical discourse that not only risks the danger of creating stereotypes but also leaves it incomplete and misleading. Although many aspects of the Nepal-India relations indeed predate the origin of the modern nation-state, any historical discourse that downplays the realpolitik in these relations leaves the story untold about India being a hegemon interfering in Nepal’s internal affairs and obstructing Nepal’s social, economic and political progression. From a neocolonial lens, we provide snapshots of the ways and instances in which India has infringed upon Nepal’s sovereignty and independence.

Karki, Karun Kishor

KC, Hari

Journal of International Affairs; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020); 84-102

2631-2158

Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy - Tribhuvan University (MIRD-TU)

2020-05-24

Copyright (c) 2020 MIRD, TU

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Nepal India relation