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Sanjay Upadhya
ISBN 9788194820024
Rs. 792
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Backfire in Nepal
Who it's for: Readers interested in South Asian geopolitics and foreign policy
"Backfire in Nepal" critically examines how India's foreign policy in Nepal inadvertently paved the way for increased Chinese influence. Sanjay Upadhya argues that New Delhi's 2005 strategy, which involved dismantling the monarchy and empowering former Maoist rebels, contained fundamental flaws. This ambitious intervention, intended to promote democracy, ultimately disrupted a longstanding special relationship and created an opening for Beijing to assert its strategic interests, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the Himalayas.Why You Should Read? Understand the complex dynamics of India-Nepal relations and its impact on regional stability. Gain insight into China's strategic maneuvering in South Asia and the Himalayas. Explore how a major power's foreign policy can have unintended consequences. Analyze the historical and current geopolitical challenges facing Nepal amidst competing regional giants.
Highlights
- Analyzes India's 2005 strategy in Nepal
- Argues policy flaws empowered Maoist rebels
- Explains how India's actions opened door for China
- Focuses on India-Nepal-China geopolitical dynamics
- Provides historical context and current challenges
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Questions about this book
What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that India's 2005 policy in Nepal, which aimed to promote democracy by dismantling the monarchy and empowering Maoist rebels, backfired by weakening the special relationship and allowing China to increase its influence.
Who is the author?
The author is Sanjay Upadhya, who provides a critical analysis of India's foreign policy in Nepal.
What specific event does the book focus on?
It focuses on India's 2005 intervention in Nepal, which involved dismantling the monarchy and supporting former Maoist rebels.
What is the book's perspective on China's role?
The book suggests that India's flawed strategy created an opening for China to assert its strategic interests in Nepal, altering the Himalayan geopolitical landscape.