Analysis: Nepal cancels conference on Tibetan studies amid China pressure debate
Nepal cancelled a conference on Tibetan studies, sparking debate over whether it succumbed to Chinese pressure or acted proactively to avoid offending Beijing, given China's sensitivities regarding Tibet and Nepal's 'One-China' policy. The incident highlights Nepal's complex geopolitical balancing act between India and China, and raises questions about academic freedom and strategic autonomy in the face of external influence.
Nepal cancelled a conference on Tibetan studies, sparking debate over whether it succumbed to Chinese pressure or acted proactively to avoid offending Beijing, given China's sensitivities regarding Tibet and Nepal's 'One-China' policy. The incident highlights Nepal's complex geopolitical balancing act between India and China, and raises questions about academic freedom and strategic autonomy in the face of external influence.
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GS Paper 2: International Relations (India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests).
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