In this episode of The SJK Podcast, Sahat Kasa sits down with Dr. Chandra Dev Bhatta, a respected political scientist and expert in geopolitics, international relations, Nepal foreign policy, India-China relations, and regional diplomacy.

Dr. Bhatta brings deep insight into some of the most important and sensitive issues shaping Nepal today — including the Lipulekh dispute, Kalapani issue, Nepal-India border dispute, Nepal-China-India relations, map controversies, sovereignty, foreign influence, and the future of Nepal’s diplomacy.

This episode is divided into two parts.

In this conversation, we explore the Lipulekh issue, the wider Nepal vs India border dispute, China–India dynamics, and what these mean for Nepal’s sovereignty and strategic future. We also discuss Greater Nepal, the “Chuche Naksha” debate, whether Nepal’s diplomacy has weakened, the role of foreign embassies, growing internal divisions, youth frustration, elections, and the challenges Nepal faces as it moves toward the future.

If you want to understand **Nepal geopolitics, Nepal foreign policy, the Lipulekh and Kalapani dispute, Nepal-India relations, and Nepal’s position between India and China**, this episode offers a sharp and eye-opening conversation.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Lipulekh dispute
• Kalapani issue
• Nepal vs India border dispute
• Greater Nepal debate
• Nepal foreign policy
• China-India relations
• Chuche Naksha controversy
• Sovereignty and diplomacy
• Foreign influence in Nepal
• Youth and politics in Nepal