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International and Area Studies

University of New Mexico

2023

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Re-Situating The Buffer State In International Relations: Nepal’S Relations With India And China, Bibek Chand Jul 2023

Re-Situating The Buffer State In International Relations: Nepal’S Relations With India And China, Bibek Chand

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A Chinese Fallacy Of Communist Lynchpin And American Retort In Nepal, Ashis Adhikary Jan 2023

A Chinese Fallacy Of Communist Lynchpin And American Retort In Nepal, Ashis Adhikary

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Why are Chinese and American activities escalating in Nepal? This research question frames the objective of this study. To opt for an answer, the paper delves into two distinct areas: the rise of Nepal’s communist forces and the corresponding influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and the historic role of America in curbing communism inside Nepal. It argues, the visible Chinese intent of forming a favorable communist power in Nepal, especially during and after the general elections of 2017, is a fallacy as it undermines American presence to limit the communist influence. Conceptually, the paper claims that the recent …