Opinion | Making sense of the West India Company
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal's diplomatic engagements highlight Nepal's balancing act between China, India, and the West amid complex geopolitical and domestic political dynamics.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal conducted diplomatic visits to New Delhi and Beijing to balance Nepal's foreign relations.
- The article introduces the concept of the West India Company (WIC) as a metaphor for dispersed alliances and interests resisting China's rise.
- It discusses India's Hindutva power matrix involving the RSS, Bharatiya Janata Party, and oligarchic media control.
- The 'pro-Western' image of Nepal's Shah government impacts its diplomatic negotiations with China and India.
