This book by Dr. Birendra Prasad Mishra presenting the historical background as well as the latest developments in Nepal-India relations contains a candid and refreshing analysis of the subject. It is highly detailed and very useful not only for the academics but also the practitioners of diplomacy of both India and Nepal. As a Nepali who has a very close roti-beti relationship across the border, the author is uniquely qualified to provide a comprehensive perspective on this topic. It is a must-read book for anyone who is seriously interested in the complexity of the relationship between these two countries. -Prof. Jaya Raj Acharya, Former Ambassador the UN