Nepal and the Geo-Strategic Rivalry between China and India

The importance of the Himalayan state of Nepal has been obscured by the international campaign to free Tibet and the vicissitudes of the Sino-Indian rivalry. This book presents the history of Nepal'¬"s domestic politics and foreign relations from ancient to modern times. Analysing newly declassified reports from the United States and Britain, published memoirs, oral recollections and interviews, the author presents the historical interactions between Nepal, China, Tibet and India. Focusing in particular on the question of Tibet, this book contributes to a new understanding of the intricate relationship of Nepal with its neighbours - China and India.