Nepal: Strategy for SurvivalNepal: Strategy for Survival delves into the intricate interplay of geography, history, and cultural dynamics that have shaped Nepal’s foreign policy and its interactions with neighboring giants, India and China. Situated along the Himalayan slopes, Nepal’s central location has historically made it both a cultural and commercial bridge between South and East Asia. The book examines Nepal’s strategic importance in controlling trans-Himalayan trade routes, its evolving border politics, and its delicate balancing act between these two influential powers. The analysis extends beyond political strategies, considering the profound impact of Nepal’s ethnic diversity, topographical challenges, and historical connections to Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Through a detailed exploration of Nepal’s historical and modern diplomatic efforts, the book highlights the nation’s struggle to maintain autonomy while adapting to external pressures and internal complexities. It discusses key moments of Nepal's history, such as its entangled trade and territorial negotiations with Tibet and India, as well as its response to modern geopolitical shifts. Nepal: Strategy for Survival offers a comprehensive understanding of how this small but strategically vital nation has navigated its role as both a mediator and a protector of its unique identity in the midst of powerful regional influences. This work is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the nuanced challenges of small-state diplomacy in a complex and dynamic region. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971. |
Contents
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Confrontation Politics in the Himalayan Area | 21 |
The Anglo | 75 |
The Emergence of a New Pattern | 103 |
Nepal Adjusts to the British Forward | 128 |
Nepal and the Pax Britannica | 151 |
A Place in the World 194570 | 175 |
The Crisis in Relations with New Delhi | 233 |
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