The strategic interests of major powers in Nepal

If Nepal builds credible governance rooted in national capability, it can move beyond being an arena of geopolitical competition.

Nepal is a mid-state between two major Asian powers—India and China. Historically, it has attracted sustained attention from the United States and Russia. Publicly, they support Nepal’s wellbeing, but each pursues its own interests. These interests are often discussed in Nepal but rarely examined within a single framework.