Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Nepal can move beyond its traditional role as a buffer or bridge between regional powers and emerge as a strategic broker through diplomacy, stronger institutions and

The observation was made by Professor Amitabh Mattoo during Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)'s second Centre for Asian Futures lecture series in Lalitpur on Wednesday. The lecture, titled Asian Futures: India's Strategic Vision, China's Rise and the Future of the Asian Order, exploreAddressing the lecture series organized by the AIDIA, Prof. Mattoo discussed China's rise, India's pursuit of strategic autonomy, evolving India-China relations and the influence of regional and global powers. Moving beyond the conventional narra...