Dr Happymon Jacob speaks with Mr Kanak Mani Dixit (Publisher of Himal Khabarpatrika & editor of Himal Southasian) and Amb. Rakesh Sood (Retd.) (Former Ambassador to Nepal), about the recent tensions in India-br Nepal relations. The two guests discuss the triggers of these tensions and trace the primary cause to multiple maps released by the British government in India. The conversation presents views from both India and Nepal as to how thebr differing perceptions presented by these maps should be interpreted in the present time. The conversation also discusses the impact of Nepalese domestic politics, China’s growing closeness to Nepal and India’s 2015 blockade on India-Nepal relations. Towards the end, the two guests recommend steps that need to be taken by both governments tobr restore relations and restart border resolution mechanisms.br br 1.59 First published by Scroll.in on 19 th May 2020 in an article titled ‘Territoriality amidstbr Covid-19: A primer to the Lipu Lek conflict between India and Nepal’, by Kanakbr Mani Dixit & Tika P Dhakalbr 5.05 First published by Scroll.in on 19 th May 2020 in an article titled ‘Territoriality amidstbr Covid-19: A primer to the Lipu Lek conflict between India and Nepal’, by Kanakbr Mani Dixit & Tika P Dhakalbr 5.32 First published by Scroll.in on 19 th May 2020 in an article titled ‘Territoriality amidstbr Covid-19: A primer to the Lipu Lek conflict between India and Nepal’, by Kanakbr Mani Dixit & Tika P Dhakalbr 13.16 First published by recordnepal.com on 14 th Dec 2015 in an article titled, ‘The Indiabr checkposts, Lipu Lekh and Kalapani, By Sam Cowanbr 15.10 First published by recordnepal.com on 14 th Dec 2015 in an article titled, ‘The Indiabr checkposts, Lipu Lekh and Kalapani, By Sam Cowanbr Disclaimer: All maps are indicative and may not depict actual locations on the ground.br br Like our work? Click here to support The Wire: br The founding premise of The Wire is this: if good journalism is to survive and thrive, it can only do so by being both editorially and financially independent. This means relying principally on contributions from readers and concerned citizens who have no interest other than to sustain a space for quality journalism. As a publication, The Wire will be firmly committed to the public interest and democratic values.br We publish in four different languages!br For English, visit www.thewire.inbr for Hindi: for Urdu: for Marathi: If you are a young writer or a creator, you can submit articles, essays, photos, poetry – anything that’s straight out of your imagination – to LiveWire, The Wire’s portal for the young, by the young. You can also follow The Wire’s social media platforms and engage with us.