Research Fellow IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s article on the opening of Bhutan’s second consulate office in India, titled ‘India's New Gateway to Bhutan’ was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on February 8, 2018.
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s commentary on Nepal elections, titled ‘What Nepal’s Elections Say About its Foreign Policy’ was published in South Asian Voices on December 12, 2017.
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar R Nayak’s paper entitled ‘From barter to Dollar: Revival of SSR in Central Himalayas and its implications,’ was published in the book ‘Unfolding Central Himalaya: The Cradle of Culture’, edited by B.K. Joshi and Maheshwar P. Joshi.
China has created a constituency within the Nepal Army during the last few years. Some senior officers of the NA favour deeper military cooperation with China to reap more benefits.
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s article on India Nepal relations, titled ‘India-Nepal ties: Will PM Prachanda walk the extra mile for a warmer relationship?’ was published in First Post on September 17, 2016.
China, the US, and some EU countries prefer continuation of the Left alliance in Nepal for their concern over replacing “secularism” with “Hinduism” in the Nepal’s Constitution. Therefore, the EU, which has a reputation of backing human rights and social justice for the marginalised groups, surprisingly keeps silence even when the Janajatis and Madhesis feel that their interests are not accommodated in the new Constitution. Despite facilitating Nepal’s experiment with democracy and its continuing aid for humanitarian causes, India is projected as an overly interfering neighbour.
While India may wait for full cooperation of other member countries to make SAARC a success, it must take the initiative for forging more agreements in matters concerning economic and social cooperation.
There are multiple levels of relationship between India and Nepal. This article deals exclusively with their bilateral transit relations, focusing on their negotiations in the context of Nepal as a landlocked developing country (LLDC). While LLDCs consider their free access to the nearest seaport through a transit country as a natural right, the transit countries often bargain with them from a position of strength.
India's New Gateway to Bhutan: Northeast India could be Bhutan’s new gateway to the world.
Research Fellow IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s article on the opening of Bhutan’s second consulate office in India, titled ‘India's New Gateway to Bhutan’ was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on February 8, 2018.
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What Nepal’s Elections Say About its Foreign Policy
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s commentary on Nepal elections, titled ‘What Nepal’s Elections Say About its Foreign Policy’ was published in South Asian Voices on December 12, 2017.
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From barter to Dollar: Revival of SSR in Central Himalayas and its implications
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar R Nayak’s paper entitled ‘From barter to Dollar: Revival of SSR in Central Himalayas and its implications,’ was published in the book ‘Unfolding Central Himalaya: The Cradle of Culture’, edited by B.K. Joshi and Maheshwar P. Joshi.
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Peace Process in Nepal: Differences, Dialogue and Digression
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China’s growing military ties with Nepal
China has created a constituency within the Nepal Army during the last few years. Some senior officers of the NA favour deeper military cooperation with China to reap more benefits.
India-Nepal ties: Will PM Prachanda walk the extra mile for a warmer relationship?
Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Nihar Nayak’s article on India Nepal relations, titled ‘India-Nepal ties: Will PM Prachanda walk the extra mile for a warmer relationship?’ was published in First Post on September 17, 2016.
India’s Predicament in Post-Blockade Nepal
China, the US, and some EU countries prefer continuation of the Left alliance in Nepal for their concern over replacing “secularism” with “Hinduism” in the Nepal’s Constitution. Therefore, the EU, which has a reputation of backing human rights and social justice for the marginalised groups, surprisingly keeps silence even when the Janajatis and Madhesis feel that their interests are not accommodated in the new Constitution. Despite facilitating Nepal’s experiment with democracy and its continuing aid for humanitarian causes, India is projected as an overly interfering neighbour.
Pokhara Parleys: Efforts to Connect SAARC
While India may wait for full cooperation of other member countries to make SAARC a success, it must take the initiative for forging more agreements in matters concerning economic and social cooperation.
Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries: Nepal’s Transit Route Negotiations with India
There are multiple levels of relationship between India and Nepal. This article deals exclusively with their bilateral transit relations, focusing on their negotiations in the context of Nepal as a landlocked developing country (LLDC). While LLDCs consider their free access to the nearest seaport through a transit country as a natural right, the transit countries often bargain with them from a position of strength.
Nepal’s pronounced pro-China tilt
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Nihar Nayak's article titled "Nepal’s pronounced pro-China tilt" published in The Hindu .