Foreign Policy Expert Indra Adhikari Discusses Nepal's Geopolitical Sensitivity
Summary
Foreign affairs expert Indra Adhikari discusses Nepal's geopolitical sensitivity, emphasizing the need for balanced diplomacy and rejecting the notion of Nepal as a 'buffer state'.
Key Points
- Indra Adhikari states Nepal's rulers have long been aware of its sensitive geographical position in foreign diplomacy.
- She argues Nepal maintains legal sovereignty but sometimes projects practical weakness in diplomacy.
- Nepal has never formally accepted being a 'buffer state' and lacks international recognition as such.
- Adhikari advocates for turning Nepal's geopolitical situation from a 'buffer' to a 'bridge' through balanced diplomacy.
