Evolving Security Landscape of Nepal-China Relations

Nepal-China relations have been cordial for centuries. The relationship is based on the principles of panchasheel, mutual trust and respect. China's overall policy interests in Nepal revolve around stability, security, economic development geopolitics. changes regime, either Shah Monarchy or Federal Democratic Republic Government, never issue unremitting between two countries. However, republic era, security landscape has evolved due to Nepal's geostrategic location its vulnerability, growing military power, US's China containment strategy use soft power; India's concerns about Chinese engagement raise various questions implications Nepal- relations. researcher used qualitative approach analyze relation dynamics after 2007. It mainly diplomatic, aspects DIME instruments national power as a framework analysis. must comprehend sensitivity India, along with other regional international powers, regarding their implement prudent policies prioritizing interests. Given evolving global advancements arenas, nonalignment become more productive, ensuring constructive China, India extra-regional powers.