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Press articles (used media abbreviations)

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