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  • Madhesis: A Political Force in the Making?
    K Yhome.    ·   05 Jul, 2006    ·    #2058    ·    Commentary    
    Redrawing a new Nepal would be tougher than perceived. As Nepal struggles to find a solution to the decade-old Maoist problem, voices, hitherto unheard, are emerging in the wake of the democratic space created by the 'April Revolution' or t ...
  • Recent Developments in Sri Lanka & Nepal
    .    ·   30 May, 2006    ·    #2028    ·    Commentary    
    Recent Developments in Sri Lanka Dr N Manoharan Senior Research Fellow, IPCS The situation in Sri Lanka is complex and violence has escalated to a new high and is characterised by attacks ranging from claymore mines to shootouts. This ...
  • Nepal: After Return Of Democracy
    .    ·   25 May, 2006    ·    #2019    ·    Commentary    
    Speakers: Amb. Bek Bahadur Thapa & Dr. C. Raja Mohan The seminar focused on major issues in Nepal after the restoration of democracy in the country. The following questions were addressed: What really happened in Nepal? What will be ...
  • Implications of The Unfolding Situation in Nepal
    .    ·   01 May, 2006    ·    #2001    ·    Commentary    
    As the euphoria of Nepal's revolution wears thin, the main players - the SPA and Maoists - need to address hard realities. They will now have to come together to create new democratic forces and structures attuned to the aspirations of the peop ...
  • Nepal: Revival of Democracy
    .    ·   30 Apr, 2006    ·    #1999    ·    Commentary    
    In bowing to popular pressure, announcing the revival of Parliament (dissolved in 2002) and paving the way for the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) to form a government, King Gyanendra has only accepted the inevitable. When he found that his repressive mea ...
  • Nepal: Issues Regarding Maoists-Parties Understanding
    P G Rajamohan.    ·   28 Mar, 2006    ·    #1979    ·    Commentary    
    Nepal is resuming its normal life after six days of economic and transport blockade imposed by the Maoists. Following an understanding with the seven-party alliance (SPA), the Maoists withdrew their blockade on 20 March 2006, but they have jointly ...
  • Rapprochement with Nepal: India's Security Concerns
    Satish Kumar.    ·   03 Jan, 2006    ·    #1917    ·    Commentary    
    After his Nepal visit, Foreign Secretary Shayam Saran hinted that India's relations with Nepal have resumed after a deep freeze of almost 10 months, but it would not be normal unless the democratic set up is restored. At a press conference Sara ...
  • The Thaw in Nepal
    AM Vohra.    ·   02 Dec, 2005    ·    #1898    ·    Commentary    
            The "Royal Coup" staged by King Gyanendra of Nepal on 1 February 2005 is a case of lust for personal power setting aside all considerations of the good of the country and its people. He dismissed ...
  • Elections in Nepal: Major Issues and Questions
    P G Rajamohan.    ·   24 Nov, 2005    ·    #1894    ·    Commentary    
    King Gyanendra of Nepal attended the 13th SAARC meeting in Dhaka as a 'recognised' head of state. Once again, he assured that Nepal would work out a roadmap to usher in a multi-party democracy. He vowed to organize 'free and fair' e ...
  • Nepal: Options Before the King
    .    ·   05 Nov, 2005    ·    #1883    ·    Commentary    
    The current political problem in Nepal is a consequence of the unprincipled grabbing of power by the monarch. Still, he could exercise possible options and pacify the troubled situation. The first option could be that the monarchy uses the po ...
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