Author profile: Bibek Chand

Bibek Chand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs at University of North Georgia. His research interests include international relations of small states, Sino-Indian interactions in Asia, and the emerging notion of the Indo-Pacific. He also teaches a wide range of courses including Asian security, international security studies, and international relations theory.

Re-situating the Buffer State in International Relations: Nepal’s Relations with India and China

Bibek Chand • Jul 19 2023 • Articles

The buffer state needs to be understood as a dynamic political space wherein its agency is important in order to fully comprehend its role.

Himalayan Geopolitics: Contemporary Analysis of Sino-Nepali Relations

Bibek Chand • Apr 19 2021 • Articles

China and Nepal have begun forging closer ties with each other, potentially adding tension to the already contentious state of Sino-Indian relations.

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