Situated in South Asia, Nepal has one of the most geostrategically sensitive locations in Asia. Bordered by India to the south and China to the north, Nepal often had to accommodate pressure from both neighbors in its foreign policy, economy, and internal politics.India and China have extremely different governing bodies and ideologies, but both will have substantial impacts on Nepal. India provides Nepal with most of its trade and labor opportunities. Essentially, all imports and exports pass through India, and Nepal relies on it for transit, fuel, and migrant workers. China, however, also plays a strong role in Nepal's economy and politics, providing infrastructure development and trade opportunities.
