By Santosh Kumar Dhakal, Major General (Retd.), Nepal Army Abstract The ongoing crisis in West Asia has exposed the fragility […] The post Geographically landlocked, strategically maritime: Reframing Nepal’s security in an era of maritime disruption appeared …
Geographically landlocked, strategically maritime: Reframing Nepal’s security in an era of maritime disruption
The article discusses Nepal's strategic maritime vulnerabilities amid geopolitical instability in West Asia, highlighting potential disruptions to supply chains and energy imports that could affect the country's economic and security stability. The analysis emphasizes Nepal's indirect but significant exposure to maritime disruption risks, including cyber-physical threats to critical infrastructure. Policymakers and security agencies in landlocked nations reliant on maritime trade must reassess contingency plans.