This book, by one of Nepal's leading experts on international law, analyses the current state of treaty relations between India and Nepal in the flight of contemporary principles of international law. Describing the complex historical background to these relations, it highlights those aspects of the relationship which have remained stumbling blocks. Because of its geographical proximity to and historical links with China and India, Nepal's foreign policy was focused mainly on maintaining close and friendly relations with these two countries and on safeguarding its national security and independence. Nepal's relations with the United States, Europe and The Soviet Union showed new signs of vitality in 1991. This book has been carefully edited and structured, to allow flexibility in use to match a variety of course needs and requirements and this makes it an essential reading for the students taking courses on Nepal's Foreign Policy.
