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Press articles (used media abbreviations)

Political leadership and change: Demands as reflection of political awareness, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 16/03/2010)

Banda, violence and grocery: Maoist violence opened the floodgates for other types of violence in Nepal, by Pramod Mishra (kp 10/03/2010)

The reason why: Voters reveal who they voted for and why in the CA elections in a public opinion poll, by Sudhindra Sharma and Bal Krishna Khadka (kp 05/03/2010)

Indian lessons in federalism: Nepal cannot copy the Indian model of state allocation in the name of ethnicity, language and culture, by Pramod Mishra (kp 03/03/2010)

The creation of space: There is an ideological vacuum waiting to be filled on the right of Nepali politics, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 02/03/2010)

Shifting Sands Of South Asian Politics, by P. Kharel (rn 01/03/2010)

Int'l conference of Asian political parties kicks off (ht 28/02/2010)

Identity politics: It has become fashionable to refer to Ethiopia as a successful model of ethnic federalism, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 25/02/2010)

Political culture is the problem: Political culture is more important than the model of governance for democrats, says political scientist Krishna Khanal, an interview (nt 19/02/2010)

Guerrillas in the mist: ‘People’s war’ was part of an overall Nepali political transformation, by Abhi Subedi (kp 17/02/2010)

New Nepali nationalism: When the Taraiwasis begin to shout nationalist slogans, then you better believe there is clear danger to Nepal, by Pramod Mishra (kp 03/02/2010)

Democratic-regime building in Nepal: Moving beyond tokenism?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 29/01/2010)

Role of management in governance: No time to waste, by Sugat Ratna Kansakar (ht 28/01/2010)

Identity and integration: The ruling class has refused to negotiate seriously with the marginalised, by Yash Ghai (kp 24/01/2010)

Interesting times: The Maoists are outmanoeuvring the parties with an election-style campaign, by Alok K. Bohara (kp 24/01/2010)

Leninism blues: Nepal's Leninist organisations could learn from what happened in Latin America, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 12/01/2010)

Is there a democratic deficit in Nepal? The political paradox, by Ganga Thapa (ht 28/12/2009)

Govt recommends GPK for Nobel (kp 25/12/2009)

Role Of An Effective Opposition, by Laxman Datt Pant (rn 22/12/2009)

Politics of citizenship, by Pramod Mishra (kp 09/12/2009)

Public opinion on federalism, by Sudhindra Sharma (kp 08/12/2009)

Rule Of Order Not Rule Of Law Back, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 22/11/2009)

Stop Being The Pawns Of Others, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 22/11/2009)

Govt introduces bilingual citizenship certificate  (rn 17/11/2009)

State restructuring and fiscal federalism: Convergence is a big challenge, by Dilli Raj Khanal (ht 14/10/2009)

Rule of law? What?, by John N. Parajuli (kp 05/10/2009)

Chronic Cronyism Ruins Parties, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 04/09/2009)

Separation Of Powers, Checks And Balances, by Narayan Prasad Wagle (rn 03/09/2009)

Big mistake, by Shyam K.C. (kp 31/08/2009)

Basic Principles Of Federalism, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 23/08/2009)

Financial federalism: Federalism is about achieving economic growth and ensuring social justice, by Bhim Prasad Bhurtel (kp 19/08/2009)

Gouvernement népalais, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 13/08/2009)

Language could be a good basis for the formation of provinces, interview with Justice Zakeria “Zak” Yacoob, South Africa (kp 10/08/2009)

Rich state, poor state, by Maina Dhital (kp 06/08/2009)

Viability of Federalism in Nepal, by Durga D. Poudel (tg 06/08/2009)

Self-governance now, by Shiva Gautam (kp 29/07/2009)

Public Sphere, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 29/07/2009)

The whole shebang, by Gopal Thapa (kp 29/07/2009)

Communist clichés, by Narayan Khadka (ht 27/07/2009)

Reality byte from Nepal A nation of VIPs, by Mani Dixit (ht 24/07/2009)

Is Nepal a democracy and does it really matter?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 23/07/2009)

Can Nepal Be A Welfare State?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 19/07/2009)

Federalism In Nepal, by Bharat Nepali (kp 15/07/2009)

Legitimacy, Army and democracy, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 13/07/2009)

Nepal’s Reality And Federal Structure, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 08/07/2009))

Politics Mired In Factionalism, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 24/06/2009)

Homo politicus: Nepal's irrational political actors may take the country back to the age of cave men, by Surendra R. Devkota (kp 20/06/2009)

Yes, Westminster, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 18/06/2009)

No simple solution: Simply replacing Nepal's parliamentary system with a presidential one is not going to cure the nation's ills, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 16/06/2009)

Survival of the weakest, by Bishnu Sapkota (rep 16/06/2009)

Upper hand to democracy, by Surendra Shakya (ht 12/06/2009)

Impasse Reigns Nepal’s New Government, by Amit Pyakurel (Global Politician 12/06/2009)

History Repeats In Nepali Politics, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 11/06/2009)

Mature people, immature leaders: Woes with continued regularity, by Aditya Man Shrestha (ht 10/06/2009)

Trust versus structures: Challenges to Nepal’s peace process, by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal (ht 09/06/2009)

High on rhetoric, low on governance: Army integration and restructuring of the state are some of the important issues that confront the country, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ht 09/06/2009)

Celebration of First Anniversary of Republic Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Kathmandu Metro 07/06/2009)

Nation building or destroying? The project of nation-building not only undermined numerous Nepali nations but the Nepali state as well, by Maahendra Lawoti (kp 01/05/2009)

Obligation to civilian supremacy basic law of land: Is it time for testing?, by Birendra P Mishra (ht 29/04/2009)

What happened? What suddenly happened in the state of Nepal that threatens to derail the process of peace and transition?, by Abhi Subedi (kp 29/04/2009), High stakes at high-noon: A Maoist withdrawal from government would throw a serious challenge to all the stakeholders of Nepalese politics, by AP Kumar (kp 29/04/2009), Creating a constitution: In Nepal, we have many able politicians but history will judge if we also have statesmen among them, by Pramod Mishra (kp 29/04/2009)

Securing the nation, by Sushma Joshi (kp25/04/2009)

The emerging new contradiction: Worsening law and order, by Prakash Chandra Lohani (ht 21/04/2009)

Westminster-style parliament a passe?, by Arjun Bhandari (ht 21/04/2009))

The global and the local: The United Federation of Nepal, by Sushma Joshi (kp 18/04/2009)

Closer to Nepal's reality: Mixed government system, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 07/04/2009)

Only in Nepal: Retro vision, by Biswas Baral (kp 02/04/2009)

Self-Serving Politics of Political Parties of Nepal, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 27/03/2009)

Strengthening democracy The unresolved Nepali debate, by Ganga Thapa (ht 24/03/2009)

The Legacy of “Daura-Suruwal-Topi” Politics of Nepal, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 24/03/2009)

Politics of ordinance, by Jyotsna Poudyal (kp 24/03/2009), Ethnic democracy, by Pramod Mishra (kp 24/03/2009) [see also part 2 (31/03/2009) and part 3 (07/04/2009)]

Federalism is a big mistake, interview with David Seddon (kp 16/03/2009), National politics: Can the Maoists steer the nation?, by Ajit NS Thapa (ht 16/03/2009), Federalism for Nepal, by Mahendra Lawoti (tg 18/03/2009), Reinventing Nepal, by Gagan Thapa and Sumit Sharma Sameer (kp 19/03/2009), Nepal's multi-ethnic future: A purely ethnicity-based federal structure will not work, by Shyam Shrestha (nt 20/03/2009)

Direct election: System that works best, by Birendra P Mishra (ht 11/03/2009)

The perils of power, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 10/03/2009)

Split And Unity Among Leftists, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 04/03/2009)

Prime ministerial vs presidential system, by Prakash Acharya (ht 19/02/2009)

Looking back, looking forward, by Bhim Prasad Bhurtel (kp 18/02/2009)

Capacity Development For Managing Results, by Indra Karki (kp 17/02/2009)

Political Polarization in Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 15/02/2009)

Direct election!, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 12/02/2009)

Concerns facing Nepal, interview with Krishna B. Bhattachan (tg 11/02/2009)

Instability is due to systemic flaws, by Gunanidhi Sharma (tg 11/02/2009)

Legitimacy crisis, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 10/02/2009)

Smart and Smarter Politicians in Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Kathmandu Metro 08/02/2009)

Democratic corporatism: Knowledge and Power, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 06/02/2009)

The Rule of Law in Nepal, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 28/01/2009)

Talking about revolution, by Biswas Baral (kp 22/01/2009)

A perfect state, by Surendra R. Devkota (kp 16/01/2009) [see part 2 (17/01/200)]

Democratic transition: Exploring its deficiencies in Nepal, by Ganga Thapa (ht 16/01/2009)

Constitution and State: Kashi Raj Dahal, Devraj Dahal and Chandradev Bhatta discuss various aspects of state and constitutional process, a book review (sp 16/01/2009)

Huntington and disorderly world, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 01/01/2009)

Intra And Inter-party Conflict, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (rn 30/12/2008)

Maoist-led government: Paradox of democratization, by Ganga Thapa (ht 16/12/2008)

Prachanda's path, by Andrew Arato (kp 12/12/2008), The buck stops with PKD: The Maoists' dual-track strategy has its limits, by Prashant Jha (nt 12/12/2008)

The infant republic, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 12/12/2008)

Shade and sunshine, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 09/12/2008)

Desiring a strong centre, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 05/12/2008)

Collective crisis, by Sumit Sharma (kp 05/12/2008)

Nepal's New Political Leadership, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 03/12/2008)

Realignment in Nepali politics: The communists will set the agenda for the new Constitution that will guide the country for decades, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 21/11/2008)

Democratise the parties: There is conflict between democratic and undemocratic tendencies of leadership within every party, Geja Sharma Wagle (kp 21/11/2008)

CPN (Maoist), Dr. Bhattarai & Pluralism, by Mukti Rijal (rn 09/11/2008)

Cognitive dissonance: Surprise over Maoist win, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 07/11/2008)

Processing Federalism in Nepal, by Saubhagya Shah (tg 05/11/2008)

A stitch in time, by Shyam KC (kp 03/11/2008)

The Left Appendage Debate, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 26/10/2008)

Belated But Still Most Welcome, by P. Kharel (rn 13/10/2008)

Of intellectuals and politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 01/10/2008)

About Marx (kp 22/09/2008)

Politics And Policy Paradox, by C.D. Bhatta (rn 20/09/2008)

Limits of an interim government, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 19/09/2008)

Role of Nepalese Youth in Nation-Building, by Rupesh Dahal (tg 03/09/2008)

The Red Guard of Nepal, by Harald Olav Skar (hs 01/09/2008)

Power of theater and street marches, by Jiva Nath Lamsal (kp 22/08/2008)

Nepal’s federal structure, by Hari Bansh Jha (ht 20/08/2008)

Marx, Lenin, Mao Live In Nepal, by P. Kharel (rn 18/08/2008)

Centralized data of foreigners staying over six months, by Kosh Raj Koirala (kp 16/08/2008)

Good governance: Rhetoric Vs Reality, by Keshab Poudel (sp 08/08/2008)

The nature of Presidency, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 31/07/2008)

Nationalism is a futile exercise without understanding, by Kundan Khatri (Scoop, 24/07/2008)

Paradigm shift in political thinking, by Sarad Pradhan (kp 12/07/2008)

Who cares Constituent Assembly?, by Bipin Adhikari (kp 03/07/2008), Consensus or confrontation?, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 03/07/2008), Democratization or politicization?, by Arjun Bishta (kp 03/07/2008)

Cooperative Federal Structure: A workable politico-economic approach for New Nepal, by Alok K Bohara (nn 03/07/2008)

Peace Movements in Nepal, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 02/07/2008)

Defending National Integrity of Nepal from Political Impropriety, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 02/07/2008)

Failing state & developing crises, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 26/06/2008)

A paradigm shift? Himalayan geo-politics, by Sutrendra Phuyal (kp 18/06/2008)

A mere change in the name of the system is not going to pay off, by Rabindra Khanal (tg 18/06/2008)

The question of interference (kp 13/06/2008)

Global Power Equation and Nepal’s position, by Yuba Raj Koirala (tg 11/06/2008)

Red tapes under the red flag, by Chandan Sapkota (kp 10/06/2008)

Indian federal experience & Nepal, by Beerendra Pandey (kp 10/06/2008)

A New Nepal: Changing of the guard, by Ganga Thapa (ht 09/06/2008)

Choice for the Maoists, by Shreeram Lamichhane and Mana Prasad Wagley (kp 07/06/2008)

Republic of Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Scoop 07/06/2008)

Procedural flaws in the republic declaration, interview with Bhimarjun Acharya (tg 04/06/2008)

Federalism is a dynamic theory of nation-state building, interview with Shree Krishna Bhattarai (tg 04/06/2008)

Performing new political selves, by Shiva Rijal (kp 25/05/2008)

Challenges to democracy Time to go beyond the cliches, by Ganga Thapa (ht 20/05/2008)

Nepali politics: The burning issues, by Ananta Raj Poudyal (ht 15/05/2008)

Ambivalence and paradoxes in politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 14/05/2008)

Maoists' diplomatic dilemma, by Madhab P Khanal (kp 14/05/2008)

Pangs of democratic mandate, by Som Prasad Pudasaini (kp 26/04/2008)

On your Marx, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 24/04/2008)

Election outcome: Challenges ahead, by Ganga Thapa (ht 24/04/2008)

Maoism and academics, by Arun Gupto (kp 20/04/2008)

Poll and Politics in Nepal, by Abdul Ruff (Global Politician 18/04/2008)

After election landslide, Nepalese Maoists reassure investors and major powers, by K. Ratnayake and Peter Symonds (World Socialist Web Site 18/04/2008)

CA polls: Nepal’s tryst with destiny, by Anand Aditya (kp 10/04/2008)

Perils of partisan view, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 10(04/2008)

Federalism with Nepali touch, by Aniruddh Gautam (kp 07/04/2008), Federalising Nepal: A Look At The Challenges, Constraints, by Pranav Bhattarai (rn 07/04/2008)

What’s left of the right (nt 04/04/2008)

Plotting political suicide, by Prateek Pradhan (kp 03/04/2008)

Dependency and Question of Sovereignty, by Gunanidhi Sharma (tg 02/04/2008)

Re-Building a Run-down Hindu Feudal Nation, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 30/03/2008)

Making of Constitution of Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Scoop 29/03/2008)

Nationalism & literature, by Bal Krishna Sharma (kp 28/03/2008)

Manifestos at a glance: Parties are one on most issues, by Lok Raj Baral (ht 24/03/2008)

Our own ‘3 a.m. red phone’ syndrome, by Damakant Jayshi (kp 18/03/2008)

Rose by any other name, by Shyam KC (kp 17/03/2008)

Talk to save lives, by Ramesh Khatry (kp 17/03/2008)

Federalism for national integration, by DB Gurung (kp 15/03/2008)

Living With Contradictions: From ideological ground to practical politics, leaders exhibit alarming degree of contradictions, by Keshab Poudel (sp 14/03/2008)

Morality and democracy: Nepal’s recent experiences, by Raghab D Pant (kp 13/03/2008)

Socialism in Nepal, by Surendra R Devkota (kp 13/03/2008)

Versatile Nepalese!, by N.P. Upadhyaya (tg 12/03/2008)

'There has been more secession in unitary systems', interview with Ronald L Watts (kp 10/03/2008)

Interim Plan and challenges ahead, by Sharad Shrestha (ht 10/03/2008)

Sovereignty and neighborly ties, by Puran Agrawal (kp 03/03/2008)

‘Political stability results from compromises’, interview with David M Malone, Canadian Ambassador to Nepal and Bhutan, and Canadian High Commissioner to India (kp 03/03/2008)

Wrong man in wrong place, by Trilochan Upreti (kp 26/02/2008)

Why do states fail?, by Shambhu Ram Simkhada (kp 26/02/2008)

Celebrating Democracy Day in Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (Scoop 25/02/2008)

Mockery Of Democracy, by Narayan Prasad Wagle (rn 25/02/2008)

Do you have the art of leadership?, by Adity Rana (kp 24/02/2008)

Inclusive representation in majority-vote system, by Angur Baba Joshi (kp 23/02/2008)

Where do we go from here?, by Sumit Sharma (kp 22/02/2008)

First president of republic of Nepal, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 22/02/2008)

Nepal must Vow to defend its Nationhood, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 22/02/2008)

Poll-shy politics and data terror, by Abhi Subedi (kp 20/02/2008)

Democracy in Nepal: The April 10 election is a must, by Ganga Thapa (ht 20/02/2008)

A peace dividend for Nepal, by Gillian Mellsop (kp 20/02/2008)

Hear no evil, speak no evil, by Shyam KC (kp 18/02/2008)

Regional autonomy: The question of self-determination, by Birendra P Mishra (ht 18/02/2008)

‘The SPA is not serious about the situation’, interview with Nilamber Acharya (kp 18/02/2008)

Local Autonomy In Federal Structure, by Narayan Prasad Wagle (rn 18/02/2008)

Federal structure: The Indian model will be best, by Shailendra Kumar Upadhyay (ht 11/02/2008)

Structure of federal Nepal, by Kamal Raj Dhungel (kp 04/02/2008)

Girija, another could-have-been?, by Ramesh Khatry (kp 02/02/2008)

Political youth: Our ageing politicians neglect the young at their own risk, by Ashutosh Tiwari (nt 01/02/2008)

Conflict and myopic leadership, by Shirish Ranabhat (kp 29/01/2008)

Sons (and daughters) also rise, by Shyam KC (kp 28/01/2008)

Ambivalence and remix nationalism, by Babu Ram Neupane (kp 27/01/2008)

Disturbed peace & uncertain poll, by Som P Pudasaini (kp 26/01/2008)

Act before it is too late, by Ghanashyam Ojha (kp 26/01/2008)

The change doctrine, by Prakash Chandra Lohani (kp 24/01/2008)

Political transition: Ineptitude is making it more uncertain, by Ganga Thapa (ht 24/01/2008)

New Nepal: Fractured sovereignty, by Birendra P Mishra (ht 22/01/2008)

Election: Democratic or authoritative tool?, by Hari Bansha Dulal (kp 17/01/2008)

Better keep the promise, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 17/01/2008)

Poll rhetoric is Maoist orthodoxy, by Arun Kumar Pokharel (kp 16/01/2008)

On Nepali Identity, by Bijay Kumar Rauniyar (tg 16/01/2008)

Nepalese Politics and Political Awareness: Why have we failed?, by Santosh Salik Shah (Ohmy News 16/01/2008)

‘Federalism will lead to a bloodbath’, interview with Bhimarjan Acharya (kp 14/01/2008) [This 'senior constitutional expert' distorts historical, political and constitutional facts and fuels militancy!!]

Nepal: Federalism, Justice, & Law Enforcement, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 13/01/2008)

Decriminalizatin of politics, by Surendra R Devkota (kp 12/01/2008)

Nepal: Need and basis for Federalism, by Lal Babu Yadav (tg 09/01/2008)

What’s our national purpose?, by Ranadhoj Limbu (Angbuhang) (kp 08/01/2008))

Credible CA poll, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 04/01/2008)

Pandora’s Box called federalism, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 04/01/2008), Hard facts about federalism, by Avantika Regmi (kp 04/01/2008)

Reservations about federalism, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 03/01/2008)

Lessons from Bhutto's assassination, by Hari Bansha Dulal (kp 02/01/2007)

Prachanda, power and politics, by Bhagirath Yogi (kp 28/12/2007)

Nationalism tirade, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 07/12/2007)

Towards politics without fear, by Gyanu Adhikari (kp 07/12/2007)

Changing tones of democracy, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 26/10/2007)

Political vision and art, by Abhi Subedi (kp 17/10/2007)

Need of good governance, by Khilendra Basnyat (kp 13/10/2007)

Sustainability of Federalism in Nepal, by Shirish Bhat (sp 12/10/2007)

State sans statesmanship, by Prem Sharma (kp 06/10/2007)

Congress as a balancing factor, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 28/09/2007)

Decline or death of ideology?, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 28/09/2007)

Divided nation & dwindling hope, by Hari Bansha Dulal (kp 26/09/2007), What do Maoists want?, by Surendra R Devkota (kp 26/09/2007)

Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, by Prakash Bom (Global Politician 25/09/2007)

BP, Congress and melmilaap, by Abhi Subedi (kp 19/09/2007)

Religious dogmatism and monarchy, by Udbodh Bhandari (kp) 16/09/2007)

“The Art Of Leadership Is The Art Of Compromise”, interview with Peter Russell (sp 14/09/2007)

Nepal's Hard Reality: Nepal's hard reality is that it has two most powerful and big neighbors, by Keshab Poudel (sp 14/09/2007)

Political cynicism, by Sudeep Acharya (kp 13/09/2007)

CA polls, republic and federalism, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 13/09/2007)

Nepali identity and Prashant Tamang, by Prateek Pradhan (kp 06/09/2007)

Who speaks for politics?, by Abhi Subedi (kp 05/09/2007)

State collapse is consequence of state-building, by Tika Dhamala (kp 04/09/2007)

‘Politicians are undermining the nation’, interview with Surya Prasad Subedi (kp 03/09/2007)

Haunted By The Shadow Of the Past: Though the characters are different, Nepal's history of power struggle has repeated again, by Keshab Poudel (sp 31/08/2007)

Politics, hypocrisy and nationality, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 30/08/2007)

Contentious politics and democratization, by Prem Bahadur Phyak, a review of Mahendra Lawoti's book: Contentious Politics and Democratization in Nepal (kp 26/08/2007)

Crisis of nation-building, by C D Bhatta (kp 22/08/2007)

When clubs become trumps, by Hari Bansha Dulal & Stefano Foa (kp 18/08/2007)

BP’s politico-economic philosophy, by Surendra R Devkota (kp 27/07/2007)

Importance Of Political Culture In Sustaining Democracy, by Thomas Meyer (sp 27/07/2007), Democracy — A Strategy for Fair Conflict Resolution, by Thomas Meyer (tg 08/08/2007)

History & vitality of CA polls, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 19/07/2007)

Nepal & governance indicators, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 19/07/2007)

What can we expect from these fool Nepali politicians?, by Prem Phyak (tg 18/07/2007), Nepali political parties are effectively under them thumb rule of a small coterie, by Jan Sharma (tg 18/07/2007)

On discourse of depoliticization, by Hem Raj Kafle (kp 06/07/2007)

‘Westminster model can't work in Nepal’ (kp 04/07/2007)

Youth violence in post-conflict scenario, by Suvechha Adhikari & Dipendra Tamang (tg 04/07/2007)

Elections: In whose interest?, by Narayan Khadka (kp 27/06/2007)

Political Transition in Nepal, by Prem Sharma (tg 27/06/2007)

Restructuring of state, by Ananta Raj Poudyal (kp 26/06/2007)

Terai in for pitched political battle, by Yuvraj Acharya (kp 23/06/2007)

Youth in politics, by Prem Phyak (kp 21/06/2007)

Decaying nationalism?, by Hari Bansha Dulal (kp 19/06/2007)

Politics is a prosperous enterprise, by Nav Raj Pokharel (kp 19/06/2007)

Incomplete movements, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 18/06/2007)

Politics and defaulters' mysticism, by Abhi Subedi (kp 13/06/2007)

Acute shortage of passport books in country, by Baburam Kharel (kp 09/06/2007)

Still undecided: Most Nepalis are either not interested in politics, or are unsure which way to vote (nt 08/06/2007), The state of Nepali democracy. Wanted: comprehensive change, community identity, economic progress, better governance, by Krishna Hachhethu (nt 08/06/2007)

Is politics a dirty game?, by Binaya Acharya (kp 06/06/2007)

Youth & politics, by Prashanna Tiwari (kp 31/05/2007)

Myopic parties (kp 30/05/2007)

Left keeps us right, by Bijay Kumar Rauniyar (kp 26/05/2007)

Erosion Of Political Culture, by Keshab Poudel (sp 25/05/2007)

Nepal Inclusive Democracy and Political Parties in Post-April 2006 Period, by Lal Babu Yadav, Patan Multiple Campus (tg 23/05/2007)

State and politics of Nepal, by Ananta Raj Poudyal (kp 19/05/2007)

Ideological challenges to Maoists, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 18/05/2007)

Biratnagar’s bookkeepers: This mercantile town is a hotbed of nation-defining politics, by CK Lal (nt 18/05/2007)

Parties and paranoia, by Abhi Subedi (kp 16/05/2007)

Into post Maoism, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 11/05/2007)

Lordly lessons: The Gita can teach us about leadership, by Ashutosh Tiwari (nt 11/05/2007), “Ideas, actions, compassion”, interview with Pujan Roka (nt 11/05/2007)

Prachanda on Prachanda doctrine, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 10/05/2007), Paradox of politics, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 10/05/2007)

Native informant and students, by ARUN GUPTO (kp 06/05/2007)

Antinomies of democracy, by CD Bhatta (kp 04/05/2007)

Misrepresenting the right to self-determination, by Madan Regmi (kp 04/05/2007)

Why federalism is necessary, by Yubaraj Sangroula (kp 01/05/2007), Federalism in Nepal: too many models too little solution, by Lok Raj Baral (tg 02/05/2007)

Democracy is priority but democrats inevitable, by Babu Ram Neupane (kp 28/04/2007)

Coalition culture, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 27/04/2007)

Same-same: A new study says South Asia’s political parties are a) similar and b) could learn from each other (nt 27/04/2007)

Power: Politics Of Haves And Have Nots, by Keshab Poudel (sp 20/04/2007)

Transitions as opportunity, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 14/04/2007)

Maoist paradox, by Tilak P Pokharel (kp 13/04/2007)

Parties and women's inclusion, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 13/04/2007)

Democracy: Inclusive or Exclusive?, by Keshab Poudel (sp 13/04/2007)

Is dirtying walls good campaigning?, by Baburam Kharel (kp 07/04/2007)

Messages from Gaur massacre, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 06/04/2007), Fiscal implications in federal structure, by Bishwambher Pyakuryal (kp 06/04/2007), Let CA polls not be a farce, by Saurav Dev Bhatta (kp 06/04/2007)

Nepalese politics: it's time for generation-next, by Suvechha Adhikari (tg 21/03/2007)

New Nepal Is it attainable?, by Prateek Pradhan (kp 19/02/2007), Restructuring the Nepali state, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 19/02/2007), Reforming political parties, by Ameet Dhakal (kp 19/02/2007), Integration of 2 armies and national security system, by Ghanashyam Ojha (kp 19/02/2007), Preparing judiciary for a New Nepal, by Kiran Chapagain (kp 19/02/2007)

The Maoist volte-face, by Shyam KC (kp 05/02/2007), Two strange bedfellows, by Aditya Man Shrestha (kp 05/02/2007)

Politico-education through consensus, by T R Khaniya (kp 31/01/2007), Political Education Need of the Day, by Prem Sharma (tg 07/02/2007)

Federalism for Nepal, by Mahendra Lawoti (tg 31/01/2007)

The State/System Transformation, by Prem Sharma (tg 24/01/2007)

Iconic nationalism, by Arun Gupto (kp 21/01/2007)

Maoist Doctrine Looms Large for Nepal's Future: The CPNM must throw off regionalism for the good of all, by Arati Singh (on 21/01/2007)

Sovereignty represents the highest and the most potent will that can develop in human society, by Prem Sharma (tg 10/01/2007)

Existing Political Culture in Nepal, by Rabindra Khanal (tg 10/01/2007)

The concept of democratic planning is yet to evolve, by Ram Kumar Dahal (tg 10/01/2007)

Plenipotentiary to chief executive, by Shambhu Ram Simkhada (kp 01/01/2007)

Heroes and builders, by Abhi Subedi (kp 29/11/2006)

Conflict and Governance Challenges, by P. R. Ligal, Former Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, Nepal (tg 22/11/2006)

"Nepal Has Potential To Survive As A Prosperous Country", interview with Quentin W. Lindsay (sp 10/11/2006)

Parliamentary democracy best system yet: PM (kp 05/11/2006)

Restructuring the state through federalism, by Amar Kant Jha (kp 03/11/2006)

Impact of Conflict on Governance, by Pradip P. Upadhayay (tg 01/11/2006)

These Buffoonery political thinkers! (tg 01/11/2006)

UN seat and pretentious status, bBy Lok Raj Baral (kp 30/10/2006)

Why do we fear communists? by Ajaya Bhadra Khanal  (kp 05/10/2006)

No criteria for a leader (kp 25/09/2006)

Nepali politics: Myths and realities, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 07/09/2006)

Grand political polarization in offing (tg 16/08/2006)

In search of secular politics, by C D Bhatta (kp 14/08/2006)

Model of federal system, by Surendra R Devkota and Shiva Gautam (kp 26/07/2006), see also part 2 (kp 15/09/2006)

Ideologies, garbage and ire, by Abhi Subedi (kp 26/07/2006)

Flames and legends of politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 12/07/2006)

The legacy of infirmity, by Bijaya Lal Shrestha (kp 09/07/2006)

Assessing Nepal's governance, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 26/06/2006)

Reminiscences of unsettled mind, by Bijaya Lal Shrestha (kp 17/06/2006)

Brick by brick, by Pragya Shrestha (nt 09/06/2006)

A government's durability and popularity doesn't depend on how powerful it is? by Pravin Rajbahak (tg 07/06/2006)

Challenges of political scholarship, by Abhi Subedi (kp 31/05/2006)

Illiberal Democracy in the Making in Nepal, by Laba Karki (tg 31/05/2006)

Political Ideology and Development in Nepal, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 10/05/2006), see also part 2 (17/05/2006), part 3 (24/05/2006); see also End of Ideology?, letter by Rajeev Kumar (tg 31/05/2006)

Conflict and Institutions, by Jagannath Ojha (tg 12/04/2006)

State, Nationalism and Citizenship Building in Nepal, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 29/03/2006), see also part 2 (05/04/2006), part 3 (12/04/2006)

Red alarm, by Puran P Bista (kp 28/02/2006)

Why good youth fight shy of politics, by A Sanam Bhaila (kp 23/02/2006)

Shiva & Marx, by Arun Gupto (kp 05/02/2006)

Restructuring state, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 18/01/2006)

Self-immolation: This week last year, Kathmandu’s streets were in flames after a coordinated orgy of violence, by Alok Tumbahangphey (nt 02/09/2005), Painfully rebuilding: A year after his shop was destroyed by an angry mob, Tulsi Tuladhar struggles to keep going, by Ashutosh Tiwari (nt 02/09/2005)

Critical Challenges for Governance in Nepal, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 10/08/2005)

Political socialization at the grassroots, by Rabindra Khanal (tg 27/07/2005)

Cows, subjects and citizens, by Sanheev Upreety (kp 01/07/2005)

The Paradox of Decentralization, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 25/05/2005)

Legitimacy of Lipulekh Pass, by Buddhi Narayan Shrestha (kp 10/05/2005), Legitimacy of Lipulekh Pass, by Buddhi Narayan Shrestha (kp 11/05/2005), ‘Kalapani not included in China-India border protocol’ (kp 11/05/2005), India and China sacrifice Nepal, by Sudhir Sharma (nt 13/05/2005, originally in Nepal, 8 May), Kalapani dispute should be resolved quickly: Indian expert, by Tilak P. Pokharel (kp 18/05/2005)

For whom the polls toll, by P Kharel (kp 31/01/2005)

Elections & Peace Process: National Consensus A Must, by Lakshman Bahadur K.C. (rn 27/01/2005)

Extraordinary Nepali dilemma, by Binod P Bista (kp 27/01/2005)

Catch-22 at Hotel Malla, by Abhi Subedi (kp 27/01/2005)

The available indigenous tools of the country could well be unutilized to address the malaise that grip the local commune, interview with Yub Raj Koirala (tg 26/01/2005)

King favors elections? Deuba's poll strategy guided by fear psychosis (tg 26/01/2005)

‘Get International help’, by Surendra Phuyal (kp 25/01/2005)

‘Reinstate localbodies before declaring polls’ (kp 24/01/2005), Polls, a ploy: Leaders (kp 24/01/2005), ‘Ensure citizens’ rights before holding polls’ (kp 25/01/2005)

Medicine for political malady, by Yadav Khanal (kp 22/01/2005)

Royal republics Fine tequila versus bad coffee, by Pravin Rana (nt 21/01/2005)

All together now (nt 21/01/2005)

Need For Moderation: Political forces are following the suicidal course of extremism, by Keshab Poudel (sp 21/01/2005)

Likely scenario after election, by Suresh C. Chalise (kp 21/01/2005)

Exceeding the limit, by Trilochan Upreti (kp 20/01/2005), Patriotism through participation, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 20/01/2005), Security and safety revisited, by Binod P Bista (kp 20/01/2005), Political Scenario Nothing To Cheer About, by Prem N. Kakkar (rn 20/01/2005)

Political Deadlock: No Clear Outlet In Sight, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 19/01/2005)

Valley closure disrupts life (kp 18/01/2005), Bandh affects Valley life (rn 18/01/2005)

‘Government should be accountable to people’, by Keshav Singh (kp 17/01/2005)

PM rules out House revival (kp 17/01/2005), ‘Revive House for crisis resolutions’ (kp 17/01/2005), Govt heads for polls as Maoists betray peace: PM rules out room for House restoration in Constitution (rn 17/01/2005)

Holding Peace Talks: No Certainty Emerging, by Prem N. Kakkar (rn 14/01/2005)

First, the politicians should put their house in order, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (kp 15/01/2005)

Four parties announce Valley banda (kp 15/01/2005)

From the frying pan: The cost of energy and the price of power, by CK Lal (nt 14/01/2005)

Support for King’s initiative, by Ajay P Nath, an evaluation that leaves out of view that the king also has lost legitimacy on October 4, 2002 (kp 14/01/2005), see also protest letter by Hari Lama (kp 17/01/2005)

The magic wand (kp 11/01/2005)

A people’s tsunami (nt 07/01/2005)

A division of the spoils: The wrangling over the Rastra Bank governor is a symptom of depoliticised polity, by CK Lal (nt 07/01/2005)

Political equivalence of tsunami, by Hemant Arjyal (kp 04/01/2005)

Diplomat, donor and democracy, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 04/01/2005)

Why House revival is in everyone’s interest, including monarchy and Maoists, by Damakant Jayshi (kp 03/01/2005)

People-centric politics, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 03/01/2005)

Royal takeover if... NC(D) legal adviser warns, by Ananta Raj Luitel (ht 03/01/2005)

It was a tumultuous year, by Ghanashyam Ojha (kp 01/01/2005)

For older links see archive

Background

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Civilians Struggle to Survive in Nepal’s Civil War, a report by Human Rights Watch (07/10/2004)

Politics in Nepal, by Nepal School Projects (NSP)

Stratfor Report: Nepal Likely to Be A Maoist State, Says U.S. Intelligence Report, including full text of the report "Crisis in Nepal Could Change Regional Balance" (04/01/2001)

Central leadership of political parties

Nepal Institutional Manpower Directory 1999