Ep: 572 | Will Nepal Take India To the International Court Legally Over Borders? | Karna Bdr. Thapa | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

About this episode

The episode discusses the Nepal-India border dispute and its geopolitical implications with expert analysis from Karna Bahadur Thapa.

In this in-depth podcast, Associate Professor Karna Bahadur Thapa discusses the Nepal India border dispute, including the controversial regions of Kalapani, Lipulekh Pass, and Limpiyadhura. The conversation begins with India and China resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh and explores the geopolitical implications for Nepal. Prof. Karna Bahadur Thapa explains why Nepal never took the border issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), how Nepal may be losing diplomatic and strategic influence internationally, and the growing role of China in Nepal-India border politics. The podcast also dives into Nepal’s foreign policy challenges, national security concerns, and whether the United Nations truly has the power to resolve global conflicts. The discussion further examines whether Nepal should continue aggressively fighting for border claims or instead focus on long-term diplomatic, economic, and strategic solutions. If you are interested in Nepal geopolitics, India Nepal relations, China’s influence in South Asia, international diplomacy, and border security, this episode offers valuable insight and expert analysis. GET CONNECTED WITH Karna Bahadur Thapa…

People in this episode

Host: Sushant Pradhan

Guest: Karna Bahadur Thapa

Topics covered

• Nepal India border dispute
• geopolitical implications
• diplomatic influence
• China's role in South Asia
• foreign policy challenges
• national security
• international diplomacy

Keywords

• Nepal
• India
• border dispute
• China
• geopolitics
• diplomacy
• national security
• Kailash Mansarovar
• foreign policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Nations

Places: Nepal, India, China, Kalapani, Lipulekh Pass, Limpiyadhura

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