Views

Nepal: Christmas and Christianity : It is the responsibility of the state, media, intellectuals and all enlightened and conscious citizens to discourage misuse of religion for political, material or other gains. Media should not go after rumors, but should do investigative journalism and verify facts before publishing them.


Old Weapons Sale: Have we really lost all of Nepal’s history : A recent revelation of the sale of Nepal’s 200-year-old weapons to an American antique dealer has sparked a debate in Nepal as well as in the Nepali Diaspora. I have read some of the emotionally-charged postings.


On the status quo: Nepal’s uneasy politics discussed : The factionalism in the political parties, including Dr Bhattarai’s own party, is no longer a secret. It is not going to end as long as Nepal is the hotbed of self-styled colonial guards. The extended three month term of the Constituent Assembly (CA) is running out, and there is no visible progress.


Zone of Peace: Revised Concept for Nepal Constitution : Can Nepal stand apart from the turbulence of the modern world and develop politically and economically by transforming itself into a zone of peace?


Nepal: Culpability of Corruption Crime : Late King Prithivinarayan Shah (1742-1774) is much quoted for his saying - “givers and takers of bribe are the enemies of the state; taking their lives does not constitute a sinful act”. This quotation sends out three messages than the regime’s determination to fight corruption. First, corruption was prevalent in Nepal even in ancient times.


Nepal: Climate Change and Security, demands holistic approach : Finally, regulation of climate entails multilevel framework and mutual accountability of all actors in protecting environment. Since environmental challenges do not care human made borders what requires for its solution is ‘holistic approach.’


Nepal’s Lopsided Foreign Policy : Nepal had a grand prestige among the comity of nations because of our peace keeping forces. However, with the Haiti Cholera episode, our prestige took a dangerous slide.


Determinants of India’s Policy towards Nepal : India feared the advancement of China into its security zone, particularly after the annexation of Tibet. Indian strategists in the second half of the twentieth century viewed China as a rival in the region....


Whither Nepal State Restructuring : In other words, the issue of identity, inter alia, has come out as the crux of the controversy. The majority embraces the inevitable trajectory of ethno-politics or identity politics based on the “principles of modernity”. Whereas the minority remains skeptical of “radical” or identity-driven restructuring. Thus, they stick to socio-economic developmental model.