Dynamics of Foreign Policy and Law : A Study of Indo-Nepal Relations/Surya
P. Subedi. New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2005, xvi, 274 p., ISBN
019-5672011.
Dynamics of Foreign Policy and Law : A Study of Indo-Nepal Relations/Surya
P. Subedi. New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2005, xvi, 274 p., ISBN
019-5672011.
Contents: Introduction. 1. Indo-Nepal relations: the causes of conflict and their resolution. 2. India-Nepal security relations and the 1950 treaty. 3. The concept of a zone of peace: the vision of a country at peace with itself and at ease with her neighbours. 4. The role of the United Nations in resolving the trade and transit problems of landlocked states and their implications for Indo-Nepal relations. 5. The Marine Fishery Rights of landlocked states and Nepal's rights in the EEZ of neighbouring countries. 6. Transit arrangements between Nepal and India. 7. Hydro-diplomacy between Nepal and India, and the Mahakali River Treaty. 8. The Supreme Court of Nepal and the Tanakpur Agreement between India and Nepal. Conclusions. Appendices.
"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 light 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. It goes on to propose ways to resolve outstanding issues between India and Nepal.
Beginning with the premise that relations between the two countries are governed by treaties which are now outdated, the author contends that if mutually beneficial developments are to take place, a sea change in the approach and attitude of both countries must occur. The book covers all the major outstanding issues between the two countries including security concerns, the proposal for making Nepal a zone of peace, transit arrangements, marine fishery rights of landlocked countries, sharing of river waters and related benefits like hydroelectric power.
The book argues persuasively in favour of a major review of Indo-Nepal treatises and replacement of some based on modern and equitable principles of international law. The author proposes a model treaty of peace and friendship between India and Nepal. This landmark study in Indo-Nepal relations will be essential reading for policymakers, scholars of international law and foreign policy, journalists, and diplomats." (jacket)