Nepal And The Shanghai Cooperation Organization- A Small State’s Strategic Gamble On A Great- Power Chessboard

A tiny nation makes a bold move on the world’s most dangerous chessboard. The stakes? Its very sovereignty.
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal has long navigated a precarious path between the two Asian giants: India and China. For centuries, its survival depended on a delicate balancing act. But now, the game has changed.
In «Nepal And The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A Small State’s Strategic Gamble On A Great-Power Chessboard," you are taken on a gripping journey into the high-stakes world of modern geopolitics. This is not just an academic analysis; it is a revealing exposé of how a small, strategically vital state is forced to play a game orchestrated by superpowers.
This book uncovers:

The Grand Gambit: Why would a nation famous for its neutrality and non-alignment risk it all to join a club dominated by Russia and China? Discover the calculated—and desperate—reasons behind Nepal’s push for SCO membership.

Between a Dragon and an Elephant: Go beyond the headlines to understand the immense pressure Nepal faces from an increasingly assertive China seeking expansion and a traditional ally, India, guarding its sphere of influence. Every diplomatic move is a tightrope walk over a geopolitical abyss.

The Illusion of Balance: Is joining the SCO a masterstroke of strategic diversification, or a dangerous illusion that will ultimately constrain Nepal’s freedom and drown its voice in a chorus of great powers? This book challenges the very notion of “balance” in an era of sharp power and debt-trap diplomacy.

The Sovereignty Paradox: Explore the ultimate dilemma: does aligning with a powerful bloc like the SCO guarantee security and economic benefits, or does it secretly erode the very sovereignty Nepal seeks to protect?

A Warning and a Case Study: Nepal’s story is a microcosm of a new global order. It is a vital case study for understanding how smaller nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are navigating the 21st-century contest between superpowers. The outcome of Nepal's gamble will echo far beyond the Himalayas.Meticulously researched and written with narrative urgency, this book is essential reading for foreign policy experts, students of international relations, and anyone fascinated by the secret strategies of nations. It answers the critical question: In a world of giants, can a small state ever truly win?


Dive into the intrigue, the power plays, and the profound strategic calculations of a nation fighting for its place in the world. Your understanding of global politics will never be the same.