Tika Prasad Dhakal’s new book, *State and Craft*, analyzes the significance of the 1923 Nepal-Britain Friendship Treaty and its role in establishing Nepal’s sovereign independence. Through this historical lens, Dhakal examines the art of diplomacy and offers insights into how non-dominant nations can effectively navigate international relations today.
Booktalk: Tika Prasad Dhakal on the 1923 treaty, Nepal’s independence and the craft of diplomacy