Can Nepal finally deliver on its India strategy?

Kathmandu’s new-look government seems determined to bypass traditional political friction in pursuit of tangible economic outcomes.

In politics, diplomatic activity is often mistaken for actual change. When it comes to Nepal, this is a scepticism that must be carefully guarded. We have recently witnessed a flurry of high-level visits, warm words from New Delhi, and ambitious statements from Kathmandu. Yet, recent developments have indicated that bilateral ties have quietly entered a new phase after the political upheavals of 2025. The relation is being fine-tuned, not reset—and a host of long-standing issues remain largely unresolved.