‘Borders between Brothers’ – India, Nepal and the China Factor

A 335 sq km triangle, marked by the positions of Limpiyadhura-Kalapani-Lipulekh, currently in India’s possession and claimed by Nepal, has developed into an open feud between the two countries.

Although the dispute has been festering, it is the timing of the recent flare-up, its connection with other border tensions and the unprecedented actions taken by the Nepalese government that merit attention.