It should be in India’s interest to leave Nepal free to sort out its own challenges. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will hopefully deepen its own study of Nepal. Geophysical sensitivityThe transforming economy, terrain and geopolitics of the central Himalaya demand an evolved doctrine of engagement with Nepal, even for India’s own self-interest. Nepal and India need to discuss regulating the open bilateral border without compromising its status as the most ‘naturally evolved’ frontier of the region. It should be in India’s interest to leave Nepal free to sort out its own challenges.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2016 19:30 UTC