Nepal-India Border Dispute: Susta and Darcula Highlight State Capacity

Allegations of Indian Border Security Force (SSB) members entering Nepali territory in the Susta region of West Nawalparasi and the subsequent protests by locals have once again brought the issue of the Nepal-India border to the center of national debate.

The tension in Susta has highlighted a deep reality once again - the Nepal-India border issue is not just a matter of border pillars, maps, or geography; it is also a question of sovereignty, diplomatic trust, economic dependence, and the actual capacity of the state.