Nepal joins China’s belt and road initiative: Game-changer or risky move? | Statecraft | Episode 35

Nepal joins China’s belt and road initiative: Game-changer or risky move? | Statecraft | Episode 35

Nepal has officially signed a framework agreement under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a historic shift in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. But what does this deal mean for Nepal’s future? In this video, we explore: Nepal’s ambitions to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked nation The risks of potential debt traps under…

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Nepal’s bold step into the belt and road initiative: A game-changer or a risky gamble?

Nepal’s bold step into the belt and road initiative: A game-changer or a risky gamble?

Nepal’s recent signing of a framework agreement under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has sent ripples through South Asia and beyond. The deal, which was sealed during Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit to China, signals a pivotal shift in Nepal’s foreign policy. It marks the formal culmination of a seven-year-old Memorandum of Understanding…

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