Evolution of Nepal’s National Security Council and National Security Policy

In a democratic system, there is discussion about who will be the "guardian of guards." For this, military made answerable to parliament and parliamentary oversight bodies are established make affairs transparent accountable civilian government. Democratic countries have adopted security policies in which government controls strategy priorities, were previously handled by military. A high-level body has been various provide strategic direction country. example, National Security Act 1947 Council (NSC) United States; Kingdom one 2010; India Nepal both post-1990. Nepal, NSC 1990, with only two members Prime Minister as chairperson, was unable bring civilians personnel together, resulting dilemma. However, Constitution (2015) explicitly enjoins formulate policy other policies. The Nepali policy, namely Policy (NSP), enacted for first time 2016 This NSP said revised th e 2019, but what NSC’s roles formulation still kept secret date?In this backdrop, paper focuses on whether extent takes geopolitics sensitivities into account while formulating constituting NSC. focus raising government's priority aid identifying factors influencing evolution NSP. Hence, research question addressing objective mainly, "What contributing development Nepal?" academic literature, domestic laws, national defense studied. addition, semi-structured questionnaires used interview experts an attempt explore general practicality governance particular. concludes defending necessity articulating vision maintaining some continuity future Nepal's decision-makers.