As Nepal Faces Political Turmoil, China and India are Scrambling

When a coalition of two communist parties swept to power in Nepal three years ago, it was seen as a geopolitical win for Beijing over New Delhi in their competition for regional influence in South Asia.
But Beijing may be about to lose that advantage after the ruling Nepal Communist Party – which won the 2017 election with an anti-India nationalist campaign – split in a political crisis that erupted last month. Nepal is now counting down to early elections in April and May, more than a year ahead of the expected vote. Read More…