Redefining neutrality

The energy sector shows why Nepal must redefine its neutrality principle in foreign policy.

Neutrality, the idea of engaging equally with foreign countries without favouring one over another, is often regarded as the bedrock of Nepal’s approach to external affairs. But with Nepal increasingly buffeted by hardening geo-political rivalries, perhaps the time has come to redefine neutrality with a more pragmatic multi-polar strategy where we align with different countries on different issues.