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India Must Learn How to Abstain in Nepal, Resist Temptation to Micromanage

As Nepal concludes this week with its first parliamentary election since 1999, New Delhi faces a window of opportunity to deepen the bilateral relationship.

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By Constantino Xavier
Published on Dec 4, 2017

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As Nepal concludes this week its first parliamentary election since 1999, New Delhi faces a window of opportunity to deepen the bilateral relationship. With China making unprecedented inroads into the northern neighbour, India must take bold steps on the economic, political and strategic fronts.

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About the Author

Constantino Xavier

Former Fellow, Carnegie India

Constantino Xavier was a fellow at Carnegie India, based in New Delhi. His research focus is on India’s foreign policy, with emphasis on relations with its neighboring countries and South Asian regional security.

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Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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