Nepal faces increasing pressure as competition between major global powers intensifies. The nation’s longstanding policy of passive neutrality is being questioned as potentially insufficient for navigating this complex geopolitical landscape. Experts suggest Nepal needs to adopt a more proactive and strategic approach to foreign policy. Relying solely on neutrality may limit Nepal’s opportunities for beneficial partnerships and economic development. Embracing strategic autonomy, while maintaining friendly relations with all parties, could better serve Nepal’s national interests. This shift requires a reassessment of Nepal’s foreign policy objectives and a willingness to engage more actively in regional and international affairs, moving beyond a historically passive stance.