In 1962, when India and China fought a war, Nepal had far less stakes. In 1962, when India and China fought a war, Nepal had far less stakes. After all, the stand-off involves two countries that Nepal, in principle, wants to maintain relations of equal distance or proximity. The prolonged transition process and the visible loss of authority of the state at home and abroad has drastically reduced Kathmandu’s influence, owing to its geo-strategic location, in the neighbourhood. In 1962, when India and China fought a war, Nepal had far less stakes.

Source: Indian Express July 16, 2017 19:18 UTC