Trilateral Dynamics of India–China–Nepal
Assessing Geo-strategic Relations in South Asia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9647181 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Muralidhar Barik (School of Law, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India., corresponding author), Chinglen Laishram (0000-0001-9717-0636, Faculty of Social Work, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India., corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 430-451 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | China Report (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0009-4455 • E-ISSN: 0973-063X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00094455241289187 |
| OpenAlex | W4404331165 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 13 |
The strategic importance of South Asia stems from its natural resources and advantageous location. However, in recent years, China and India’s rivalry in the subcontinent has altered the geo-strategic landscape in the region. Though much had been explored in the trilateral dynamics of India–China–Nepal, comparative analyses to empirically assess the relative strength of the relationships have been overlooked. Hence, the current paper examined the dynamics of these three countries by evaluating their ability to uphold their ties. It looked at India’s neighbourhood first policy with a particular focus on Nepal, and it further examined how China uses the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a springboard to utilise it as a geopolitical manoeuvre to offset India’s hegemony in the area. On the empirical front, the paper examined the pattern of investment from China’s BRI in Nepal and contrasted it with China’s overall investment trends in Nepal. The paper argues that although BRI investment in Nepal is increasing, there is a significant decline in the overall investment from China. In contrast, India’s investment in Nepal had an upward trajectory that surpassed China’s investment volume. The paper discussed potential ways to achieve trilateral relations among these three countries by promoting sustained cooperation
Ancient history · Archaeology · China · Economic geography · Economics · Economy · Geography · Political science · South asia · History · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Peacebuilding and International Security · South Asian Studies and Conflicts
Trilateral relations among China, Nepal and India
Nepal, China and ‘Belt and Road Initiative’
India’s Relations with China from the Doklam Crisis to the Galwan Tragedy
The Belt & Road Initiative and China’s influence in Southeast Asia
The China–Nepal–India Economic Corridor
India’s perspective towards China in their shared South Asian neighbourhood
Trans-Himalayan power corridors
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |