Nepal Foreign Policy: Demands assertive posture for national good
Today we claim that foreign policy process has shifted to Singh Durbar and Shital Niwas from the Palace Secretariat. But the question remains that what changes have taken in our understanding of foreign policy making irrespective of the party in power.
Nepal and Pakistan: My Second motherland
According to the research made by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of United Kingdom it was predicted that Nepal and Pakistan will emerge as developed country by 2050 not only in Asia but in the world. Both these two countries are rich in water resources, energy, coal, gas, wind power and....natural heritages.
Nepal: Media and Public Security
Media can link democracy to the life-world, therefore, public security is a key to create democratic media environment. They cannot perform democratic functions under a condition of constant fear and anomie. Public security is essential to existential, personal pursuits and professional concerns of journalists.
Nepal: Transition conundrum
The post People’s Movement 2006 political transition had twin agenda to complete: (1) Drafting of the new constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic Nepal; and (2) Successful conclusion of the peace process. With the first part, the parties fooled Nepali people, saying that they have finished 80-90 percent of the work.
Nepal: Civil society a moral force in selflessness and impartiality
Initially, SPA was unable to make much headway or got only a lukewarm response from the Nepali people. The reasons behind such mediocre support were the lost credibility among parties due to corruption, squabbles, and inefficiency during the twelve years of power.
Nepal: Social paradigm of national politics needs a clear shift
Nepali politics has moved from the control of the state and society by a consortium rule of four political forces—UCPN (Maoist), Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and United Democratic Madhesi Front- to the primacy of bureaucracy and technocracy led by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Khil Raj Regmi.
Nepal: Will there be elections?
With the appointment of CJ as the head of the Interim Election Government, it gives a ray of hope that political parties in Nepal are finally poised for elections. But, given the fluidity of the situation, the atmosphere is filled with doubt and skepticism.
Nepal: Political settlement in ambiguity
The biggest ambiguity lies in the positions of Mr. President and Mr. Vice President. What will happen to the positions of the President and the Vice President after new CA elections? Will they cease to exist, pave way for new elections for the President and the Vice President?
Nepal: Maila Baje, NC nationalism and China
We now recall to what Dr. Shekhar Koirala had said recently that Nepal’s stability and peace could only be guaranteed if Nepal strikes a balance in her relations with the two immediate neighbors-China and India. Though Dr. Koirala made a vague assertion but yet we understand the meaning that lay underneath Koirala’s saying.
Nepal: Attention bouncing youths
The sum total is that the nation is in great pains and it is at this point of time, the Nepali Youths of the country should handle the affairs of the nation or at least take note of the deteriorating situation and how to manage or correct the political aberrations developed over the years...
Nepal: Tongue slip or what?
Mudslinging at each other and making highly scratchy comments will allow others to laugh at us. Though by this time now, we the people and our nation is being taken as a failed nation which houses jokers but not the real politicians.
Nepal: After Delhi visit one becomes Idiot?
And why humiliating Delhi on a regular basis? Delhi least cares you Mr. Khanal as several Nepali marionettes are in its pocket who are serving in an effective manner Delhi’s prime interests in Nepal. Cool down yourself Mr. Khanal. Delhi shines in Kathmandu. Accept this fact Mr. Khanal.
Dr. Rizal ko beizzat bhayo aslil Hindi gana ley
Chanting of dirty slogans and ugly songs inside the Nepal’s money spinner CA body has become a common phenomenon.
Nepal ZoP recharged, thanks Isabelle Duquesne
The long forgotten issue has very freshly been brought to the world attention once again. Thanks Isabelle Duquesne, the writer of the book “Nepal: Zone of Peace”. The book has a touch of Hindu religion because the very cover has Om printed. Omkar embodies the universe.
Magadh Emperor Chandra Gupta's Nepali linkage
Hari Narayan Apte, an eminent Indian scholar in his book entitled “Chanakya and Chandra Gupta”, clearly mentions in his carefully written book that Chandra Gupta was the son of a KIRATI girl, Mura Devi. He also mentions that Mura Devi hailed from the mountains wherein Kirats lived then and continue to live still.
Biratnagar Nepal school days recalled: Dear Prahlad, I miss you
Prahlad, I must admit, was not only brilliant but a hard working student. Perhaps he was the class topper each year in the annual examinations. He used to tell me “Narendra! You must double your study hours...”.
Nepal: Maoists bottom-line, CA with federalism
That he is still ferocious and a smart player of the politics came to the fore just yesterday, October 26, 2012, when Chairman Dahal declared in Bhaktapur that “we will not quit the government unless the parties agree to revive the Nepal CA body and draft a new constitution through the same authority”.
Nepal: THE MISSING DYNAMICS OF PEACE PROCESS:
The peace process should have addressed the structural problems which bred the insurgency. Until 2007, Nepal’s peace process was viewed with great optimism as it unfolded quickly, moving fast from the 12-point understanding to CPA to CA election to the realization of a republic (Heiniger, 2009: 47-48).
Nepal: New Refugees from India
The Nepalese leaders have started visiting Delhi again, not just for medical check-up, but a friendly visit as they’d like to describe, where Nepal’s political situation can be shared, and the possibilities can be explored and discussed.
Nepal lawyers interpret SC verdict on CA differently: Media
Look how the country’s lawyers, eminent ones albeit, have taken the Supreme Court fresh verdict, May 25, 2011, made as regards the tenure of the already decayed Constituent Assembly. No comments henceforth.
Indo-Pak normalized ties must for Peace in South Asia
Indeed it occupies a paramount position in Indo-Pak relations and over the years it has abundantly become clearer that without its resolution, the peace of South Asia would continue to remain an elusive commodity.
South Asia: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka
It is in this regards that the International Community, especially the Governments in South Asia, has an obligation towards working with the Sri Lankan Government while sharing the lessons learnt on not only rehabilitation and reconciliation but also on counter insurgency strategy and practices.
Nepal perspective: Military intervention is not the solution
US should critically evaluate over the differences of its decades long foreign policies that are creating an anti-American sentiment worldwide.
The provocation of North Korea at Imjin River and dual strategy against Korea
In the time when the dual strategy of North Korea become more open, we must stick to the principle of non nucleus of Korea Peninsula and firmly cope with the provocation of North Korea such as discharge at Imjin River.