Politics of Geo politics continuity and change in India Nepal relations

Trying to grapple with some contentious issues concerning India-Nepal Relations, articles included in the book establish the links between the past and present. What bases of bilateral relations continue and what changes are taking place since the opening of Nepali politics in 1950 and how Nepal and Indian elites have started developing their own perspectives on bilateral relations are adequately highlighted Controversies triggered off by emerging geo-political trends, by Chinese foreign policy activism giving rise to India's paranoia are some of the noticeable developments that demand fresh look and adjustment by both India and Nepal. India-Nepal relationship, which sometimes becomes a boring narrative, also continues to be as fresh as ever because of the strategic significance (that) Nepal is getting today. Such active geo-politics or geostrategic trends have added both challenges and complexity in triangular relations (China, India and Nepal) dictating Nepal to be more vigilant and agile in managing its relations with immediate neighbours. It has significantly reduced Nepal's role beyond these two powers as if Nepali foreign policy option is now shrunk due to short shrift of Nepali elites, who seem to be perennially bogged down in domestic politics.