ABSTRACT
An open international border is a rare phenomenon. There are very few countries in the world that have an open international border. What are the factors and forces which encourage countries to opt for an open border? Whether it is a source of enduring relationships or a cause of problems, tensions and conflicts is an important issue. The Indo-Nepal open border is a significant factor in the relations between the two countries. It has facilitated their peoples in various ways. However, there are problems and constraints related to an open border. It is for these reasons that it has the potential to turn into a source of tension between the two countries.
