Chairman, divided: From a purely pragmatic perspective, the call for Khil Raj Regmi to resign as Chief Justice is correct, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 16/06/2013)

Great expectations: Republicans have failed on all counts, from nation building and constitution writing to the preservation of national integrity and social harmony, by Jainendra Jeevan (kp 16/06/2013)

One of us: Politicians merely reflect the society we live in, they do not drop in from another planet, by Sujeev Shakya (kp) [Yes, but they only reflect a small elite section of society!]

Boosting national morale: Any attempt to bring about unity through forced homogenisation is bound to be suicidal, by Ranadhoj Limbu-Angbuhang (kp 11/06/2013)

First things first: A revived Constituent Assembly is the best option to institutionalise the gains of the republican era, by Erisha Suwal (kp 10/06/2013)

Setting qualifications for lawmakers: A comprehensive law is required, by Gyan Basnet (ht 10/06/2013)

The right stand: Maoists and CA polls, by Mohan Bukram Singh (rep 09/06/2013)

Elections and the un-democracy: Elections are meant to promote democracy, not defeat it; which is why care must be given to planning an inclusive, independent exercise, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 07/06/2013)

The republic turns five: The triumph of consensus over due process, by Maneet Dhungel (rep 07/06/2013)

In the wake of failure: A year since the demise of the Constituent Assembly, and crisis appears to have deepened further in Nepali politics, by Phanindra Dahal (kp 01/06/2013)

Political decisions: Rules of the game are nothing more than makeshift, patchwork with hardly any logic behind them, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 30/05/2013)

A modest proposal: Forced conscription?, by Bishal Thapa (rep 28/05/2013)

Youth in politics, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 25/05/2013)

Defending democracy: Is the foundation of democracy so fragile that one needs to fear an individual like Karki?, by Dhiraj Pokhrel (kp 22/05/2013)

Local democracy in peril: Elections to local bodies and the Constituent Assembly should be held in tandem, by Mukti Rijal (kp 21/05/2013)

A historical perspective: Multi-party system, by Sukhdev Shah (rep 21/05/2013)

Demon-cracy: Obstacle to democracy, by Barsha Paudel (rep 20/05/2013)

The PEON power, by C.K. Lal (rep 20/05/2013)

In contempt of the republic: Nepal’s judiciary must lead the country out of the political morass it helped create, by Anurag Acharya (nt 17/05/2013)

Unexplained suspicions: Mystical politics and rumour-savvy political bravado characterise Nepali politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 12/05/2013)

Federalism Based On Identity Necessary, by Sanjaya Serchan (sp 10/05/2013)

System failure in Nepal: First, Khil Raj Regmi was made head-of-government. Now ‘Operation Overwhelming Force’ has succeeded in appointing a corruption-accused royalist to head the anti-graft body, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 10/05/2013)

Foot-dragging is their agenda: The political parties are in no hurry to hold polls because they are scared of losing, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (kp 09/05/2013)

Balancing act: The forthcoming elections will determine Prachanda’s position in Nepali politics, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 09/05/2013)

Second CA election: The only way out, by Ratindra Khatri (ht 09/05/2013)

Multinational realities: Forging a nation-state means finding common ground, by Kamal Raj Sigdel (kp 08/05/2013)

Embrace the new: Political symbols, by Prawash Gautam (rep 08/05/2013)

Reality and perception: The entire electoral process and overall democracy is jeopardised by the fact that Khil Raj Regmi heads both the executive and the judiciary, by H.S. Tuckfield (kp 07/05/2013)

Democratic representation: Sizing-up the CA, by Sukhdev Shah (rep 07/05/2013)

Privilege and belonging: A one-identity, multi-ethnic model of federalism challenges the unitary identity of the Nepali state, by Ang Sanu Lama (kp 03/05/2013)

Muddling through: For Nepal to move ahead institutions must replace individuals as the focus of political practice, by George Varughese (nt 03/05/2013)

Misinformed, misunderstood: Nepal’s federalism debate is unnecessarily trivialised with extreme arguments, by Anurag Acharya (nt 03/05/2013)

Mother of all elections: Unlike in the past, the very structures of state power are at stake in the upcoming CA polls, by Pramod Mishra (kp 02/05/2013)

What’s the diff? The dividing lines between parties have been blurred by their common greed for power, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 01/05/2013)

They call the shots: There are oligarchies everywhere in Nepal, from gas dealers to bus lines, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 30/04/2013)

Invitation to stalemate: Five outstanding reasons why polls should not be held in the status quo, by Chiranjibi Kafle (kp 26/04/2013)

Politics, but for what, by Prashaant Singh (rep 26/04/2013)

What’s left of the left: What vision can Nepal’s communists offer society at a time of internal turmoil?, by Anurag Acharya (nt 26/04/2013)

Collapsing centrists: Thapa and Baidya represent the past and future of Nepal; sadly, the present is missing, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 17/04/2013)

The poor and democracy: Social elites often blame the poor for undermining democracy but investigation shows that it is otherwise, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 29/03/2013)

Politics of everyday life, by Sabin Ninglekhu Limbu (rep 28/03/2013)

Enforced boundaries: Nepal’s cultural policy has been running counter to India, politically and even culturally, by Gérard Toffin (kp 26/03/2013)

Two steps forward, four steps back: The technocratic government does not inspire confidence but it can be accepted for the sake of elections, by Bipin Shah (kp 26/03/2013)

Next CA: Will it deliver a constitution?, by Birendra P. Mishra (ht 26/03/2013) [There is absolutely no perspective as long as power remains in the hands of the current top party leaders!]

Wasteful spending: Expensive constitution making, by Sukhdev Shah (rep 26/03/2013)

Democratically debilitated: Before thinking of a democratic future with a new CA, it is important to understand key dynamics of the old CA, by Seira Tamang (kp 19/03/2013)

The red spread: Communism in China and Nepal, by Barsha Paudel (rep 11/03/2013)

Prospects of a transit state Immense potential, by Lekhanath Pandey (ht 04/03/2013)

Illusionary left: Nepal’s political parties are “left” in name but overwhelmingly “right” in their policies, by Suman Khadka (kp 28/02/2013)

Compassionate democracy, by Aditya Man Shrestha (rep 27/02/2013)

Family matters: The metaphors used in politics give a glimpse to how the political actors conceptualise politics and society, by Gyanu Adhikari (kp 26/02/2013)

Transformation and neo-liberalism: Is there symmetrical relation?, by Dilli Raj Khanal (ht 21/02/2013)

Why federalism? View from the grassroots, by Mukesh Khanal (rep 19/02/2013)

Local up: The longer local elections are put off, the worse will be the impact on democratic politics, by Krishna Man Pradhan (kp 18/02/2013)

Nepal is turning into a technocracy, interview with Johan Galtung (kp 18/02/2013)

Cabinet puts seal on newrepublican state protocol, by Anil Giri (kp 09/02/2013)

Dalits and the Irrelevant Federal Debate, by Dipak Gyawali (sp 08/02/2013)

All Over Red: Usual or unusual, the rise of radical communist ideology all over Nepal is a visible reality, by Keshab Poudel (sp 08/02/2013), UCPN (Maoists) and Pro-Parliamentary Parties: Compatibility or Confrontation?, by Nishesh Dhungana (sp 08/02/2013)

In praxis and theory: Baburam Bhattarai and Prachanda, along with the other UCPN (Maoist) leaders, are the only ones at present who have forged their leadership effectively, by Pramod Mishra (kp 07/02/2013)

Besieged republic: Transitional democracy, by Pranav Bhattarai (rep 05/02/2013)

Rhetoric of positioning: Do not confuse puerile thoughts with visionary politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 03/02/2013)

The big question: Are ethnic states viable?, by Madhu Ghimire (rep 02/02/2013) [see part 2 (03/02/2013)]

Missing Bisweshwor: The democratic opposition’s ritualistic commitment to open society and social justice will not save our citizenry from the fraudsters, by Kanak Mani Dixt (kp 01/02/2013) [see reply by Anil Bhattarai: Elections, stupid Democrats should worry more about the quality of elections and less about the Maoists (kp 03/02/2013)]

Right way: To stay relevant, the right has to reinvent itself as a modern force, by Manish Gyawali (kp 25/01/2013)

Distant dreams: The country's mood, by Biswas Baral (rep 24/01/2013)

Local transitions: Rather than a couple dozen Kathmandu-based elites controlling transitional politics, locally-rooted democratic practice would be a better bet, by Hemant Ojha (kp 23/01/2013)

Faith-based Federalism, by Kul Chandra Gautam (rep 17/01/2013) [see part 2 (24/01/2013), part 3 (31/01/2013), part 4 (07/02/2013), part 5 (14/02/2013)], Step in right direction: In favor of ethnic states, by Anand Jha (rep 25/02/2013) [A critique of Gautam's 5-part article!!]

Preserving the 2006 framework: Despite the almost-revolutionary upheaval, the Nepali political system has not kept pace with the changes in Nepali society. Collision between the two produces instability, by Prashant Jha (kp 16/01/2013)

Reinvent politics: Formal political institutions are proving themselves to be forces of destruction and decadence, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 13/01/2013)

Afraid of people: Ethnophobic sentiments, as propagated by our leaders, are diluting the core issues behind the movement for identity, by Prem Phyak (kp 13/01/2013)

Lifting the veil: Socialist revolution in Nepal, by Shreya Paudel (rep 25/12/2012)

Maoists and the mainstream: The Maoists succeeded in deepening Nepali democracy, but failed to change its political culture, which eroded their moral authority, by Prashant Jha (kp 19/12/2012)

Quest for Political Stability in Nepal, by Ganga Thapa (nn 16/12/2012)

Communist wave? An in-depth analysis suggests that Nepalis have supported political forces that raised issues of their concerns, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 14/12/2012)

The search for order and justice: The hopes of 2006 collided with the realities of a fragmented political landscape and entrenched interests, leading to the current fragility, by Prashant Jha (kp 12/12/2012)

Politics for politics' sake: We are obsessed with the operational strategy of politics, and have lost track of the larger picture of what politics is for (nt 30/11/2012)

Disturbed power balance: Terrible precedents are being set. Imagine a president with Maoist background behaving in a similar manner with an NC government, by Prashant Jha (kp 28/11/2012)

Crisis of legitimacy: Parties must invest all energy in holding April elections to save the republic. They still have a narrow window, by Prashant Jha (kp 21/11/2012)

The only game: Our constitution must challenge the primacy of government and finality of State political power, by Bishal Thapa (rep 21/11/2012)

Quest for power: The desire to attain immediate political power, only for the sake of power, at whatever cost, lies at the heart of deadlock, by Prashant Jha (kp 14/11/2012)

Absence of the Iron Man: Leadership crisis in Nepal, by Him Lal Ghimire (ht 13/11/2012)

Fear and loathing: The last six years of politics and opinion-making in Nepal provide a sobering display of how fear can be a potent tool in changing the national narrative, by Bipin Shah (kp 12/11/2012)

Béteille’s vision, by Abhi Subedi (kp 11/11/2012)

Red herring: Failure of multiparty system, by Bimal Rawal (rep 11/11/2012)

Space and automony: The internal weakness yields national space to foreign forces and turn Nepal into a playground of their interests, by Dinesh Bhattarai (kp 06/11/2012)

Ghost of the defunct CA: Road to self-destruction, by Gyan Basnet (ht 05/11/2012)

Federal polemics in Nepal: Local governance obscured, by Mukti Rijal (ht 30/10/2012)

Divide and rule: The culture of alliances between disparate groups hinders broader political process, by Bhagirath Basnet (rep 30/10/2012)

The chakravyuh of politics: Irrespective of how political events unfold immediately, Nepal is headed for a decade more of instability, by Prashant Jha (kp 17/10/2012)

Federal Nepal in the making Looking around, by Birendra P. Mishra (ht 15/10/2012)

Federalism for all: Comparative perspectives of the various proposed models and India’s experience can be useful in gauging the kind of federalism necessary for Nepal, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 05/10/2012)

Talking about revolutions: While there are similarities between the French Revolution and the second Jana Andolan, the former model may not be fit to interpret changes in Nepal, by Gérard Toffin (kp 21/09/2012)

Myth of the strongman: The democratic space is too wide open, and polity too fragmented, for any strongman to emerge in Nepal, by Prashant Jha (kp 05/09/2012)

What is next after the Dissolution of CA in Nepal?, by Madan Kumar Dahal (tg 31/08/2012)

Nepal: Freedom is not condition of anarchy, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 31/08/2012)

Political circus: Consensus eludes the parties and their leaders when it comes to matters that mean something to the people in their everyday lives, by Deepak Thapa (kp 30/08/2012)

The Tibet factor: Nepal's geo-politics and federalism, by Krishna Hachhethu (rep 30/08/2012)

Formation of Federal Democratic Republican Alliance: Hardening political positions, by Mukti Rijal (ht 30/08/2012)

Fear and aggression: Divisions over federalism and inclusion have only become more entrenched since the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 28/08/2012)

Failing, failing: Signs of state failure, by Biswas Baral (rep 09/08/2012)

Making federalism work, by Ram Sharan Mahat, Nepali Congress (rep 08/08/2012) [See part 2 (09/08/2012)]

A legitimate solution: In view of the protests by the opposition, one could think Bhattarai should resign. But the opposite is true, by Karl-Heinz Krämer (kp 07/08/2012)

Reality bites: PM Bhattarai has been on the receiving end of the nationalism debate for stating the obvious, by Gyanu Adhikari (kp 07/08/2012)

Pathway to power: A broad-based party of the marginalised groups, run democratically with aims to address class and ethnic cleavages, could emerge as a major power, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 03/08/2012)

No more socialists: There are examples aplenty of how Nepali comrades have been hoodwinking the population in the name of communism, by Deepak Thapa (kp 02/08/2012)

Messy story: We need to clean up politics, but we have to understand that politicians are not the only part of the problem, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 29/07/2012)

Back to the future: We have got to do something new to get out of this impasse, by Aditya Man Shrestha (kp 29/07/2012)

Party for power: There is strong demand among the indigenous nationalities’ activists for forming a new party that represents and protects their interests, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 27/07/2012)

Re-defining space and attitude: Must for political parties, by Gyan Basnet (ht 27/07/2012)

A transparent path: The Maoist plenum has shown all parties, including the Maoists, the way to become more transparent, by Shyam K.C. (kp 27/07/2012)

Electoral calculations: Whether the Maoists can retain conflicting social constituencies under an umbrella formation will determine its performance in the next polls, by Prashant Jha (kp 25/07/2012)

Pouvoir Constituant: Beyond constitutional vacuum, by Anuj Mishra (ht 25/07/2012)

Lost in the noise: Fiscal matters are as important constitutional issues as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, by Udaya R. Wagle (kp 24/07/2012)

A tale of two armies: The Maoist People’s Liberation Army witnesses a humiliating end because of the failure of the parties to stick to the peace agreement, by Gyanu Adhikari (kp 24/07/2012)

Sadistic satisfaction: A precondition for transforming the state of affairs is to retire the existing leadership, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 22/07/2012), The art of possible: There’s an immediate need to work out a power-sharing agreement, and to heal the wounds of this post-conflict society, by Lalbabu Yadav (kp 22/07/2012)

Marching to a different drum: Youths are joining party organisations and fighting each other instead of working for development, by Umesh K. Bhattarai (kp 20/07/2012)

Fragmentation of Democracy, by Gyan Basnet (nn 19/07/2012)

Battle for the narrative: Finding the right language for federalism is essential to break the deadlock, by Prashant Jha (kp 18/07/2012)

Weight of contradictions: Divisions within the new Maoist party are becoming apparent less than a month after its formation, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 17/07/2012)

Agenda for new politics: For 240 years, Nepali state has been a burden to most of Nepali citizens, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 15/07/2012), Centre stage failures: Fuss over the ex-king’s ‘privileges’ is trivial, and reveals shortcomings of critics’ parties, by Jainendra Jeevan (kp 15/07/2012), Wishful thinking, Gyanendra: Pillars that once upheld monarchy have crumbled, and the probability of its revival are near zero, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 15/07/2012)

Country without people: Current politics does not foster critical thought or room for change, which is exactly what political parties want, by Prem Phyak (kp 15/07/2012)

Federalism doesn’t make qualitative difference to Dalits, interview with Padam Sundas (kp 09/07/2012)

Rules of engagement: Foreign policy in federal Nepal, by Gopal Thapa (rep 07/07/2012)

Six advisory groups proposed for governance reform (kp 05/07/2012)

Consensus nonsense: It is clear political consensus will only institutionalise the trend of major parties taking their turn to form a government, thus making a mockery of representative democracy, by Trailokya Raj Aryal (kp 03/07/2012), Get out of the way: The old inept leaders should retire and let a fresh batch of energetic leaders take over, by Tika P. Dhakal (kp 03/07/2012)

Adapt and apply: Marxism and Nepali Maoists, by Binit Gurung (rep 03/07/2012)

Just like a mirage: The word ‘consensus’ has been bandied about since 1990, but it is nowhere near being realised, by Prakash K. Shrestha and Anjan Panday (kp 02/07/2012)

Obsession with politics harms growth in many areas, interview with Pratyoush Onta (kp 02/07/2012)

Consensus on consensus: Consensus is not going to happen simply because we all wish for it. It has to be created, by Narayan Manandhar (kp 29/06/2012)

Remittance witnesses healthy growth (ht 29/06/2012)

Failure spectacular: Political failure can lead to only one thing: public trauma, by Pramod Mishra (kp 28/06/2012)

Privilege of privilege: What you don’t realise is that you can’t tear apart a country that has never united in the first place, by Pranaya SJB Rana (kp 26/06/2012)

Politics of Fragmentation, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 22/06/2012)

Let people decide: Nepal is no longer a docile society, and the people know their rights, by Aditya Man Shrestha (kp 15/06/2012)

Seize the time: Deep inside we know we cannot support the leaders who have given us only pain, suffering and false sense of nation-building, by Sagar Onta (kp 15/06/2012)

Hollowing center: Radicalization of Nepali politics, by Biswas Baral (rep 14/06/2012)

A fine balance: Nepali polity in regional context, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 22/05/2012)

Face the facts: The old mindset that Nepal will disintegrate if an identity-based approach is recognised is not tenable, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 21/05/2012)

Making it work: Models of federalism, by Ambika P. Adhikari (rep 13/05/2012)

Turbulence ahead: Post-May 27 climate, by Biswas Baral (rep 06/05/2012)

Chance for peace, by Sukh Deo Muni (Frontline 05/05/2012)

Failure to change: Instead of responding to the marginalised, NC has decided to be the face of Nepali conservatism. This is suicidal, by Prashant Jha (kp 02/05/2012)

Clash of the courts: The arrival of a constitutional court will represent a huge institutional imposition within our justice system and inevitably lead to conflict, by Gyan Basnet (kp 02/05/2012)

Half the story: Against the tide, by Ramesh Khatry (rep 23/04/2012)

Emulating engagement: Constuitution drafting process, by Shrochis Karki (rep 23/04/2012)

Cautious hope: Constitution and future polity, by Biswas Baral (rep 19/04/2012), Serving the mind: We need to think about empowering all Nepalis by expanding their imagination, by Pramod Mishra (kp 19/04/2012)

The path between: Internal and external dynamics have led Bhattarai, and lately Prachanda, to conclude that peace and constitution is the only option available before the party, by Akhilesh Upadhyay (kp 16/04/2012)

Limits of legality: Strict insistence on the rule-of-law is often opposed to demands for justice, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 10/04/2012), Law v justice: Regardless of whether it is the political or the civil society that demands it, justice always remains the end and rule of law the means, by Apurba Khatiwada (kp 24/04/2012)

Charter of rights: Every individual and community’s rights should be formally protected in a multicultural society, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 06/04/2012)

Wrong prescription: Form of federalism, by Suresh Pranjali (rep 05/04/2012), Identity is prosperity: The constitution must address the grievances of the marginalised, with ethnicity-inclusive federalism, by Pramod Mishra (kp 05/04/2012)

Trajectory of the right: The dakshinpanthis will gain political strength not on the monarchy plank, but on that of Hindutva and a unitary state, by Prashant Jha (kp 04/04/2012)

Dangerous deadlines: Failure to reveal what happened over the conflict years will be tantamount to legitimising it, by Seira Tamang (kp 03/04/2012)

Making politics inclusive: Back to basics, by Shrochis Karki (rep 02/04/2012)

The communist cauldron, by C.K. Lal (rep 02/04/2012)

Of imago and nation: PN Shah’s simple statue becomes a visual theatre of Nepali drama filled with hopes and insecurities, by Abhi Subedi (kp 01/04/2012)

Class Conflict Behind Political Crisis, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 30/03/2012)

Anxious neighbours: The kind of federalism Nepal will have is a matter of concern to both India and China, by Prakash A. Raj (kp 29/03/2012)

Systems theory, by Madhu Raman Acharya (rep 26/03/2012)

Getting it right: Shaping federal Nepal, by Sumit Sharma Sameer (rep 25/03/2012)

Plato's Cave: Ethics, capitalism and power, by Murari Sharma (rep 24/03/2012)

Political Parties And Democracy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 23/03/2012)

Failure to lead: If the political leaders deliver the constitution, they will make history. Otherwise, they’ll become history, by Pramod Mishra (kp 22/03/2012)

Clear choice: Federalism and ethnicity, by Krishna Hachhethu (rep 21/03/2012), Marx and Hachhethu: Debating federalism, by Nitya Nanda Timsina (rep 28/03/2012)

The prosperity paradigm: Sidelines, by C.K. Lal (rep 19/03/2012)

Spectator citizens: There are large political risks at stake in restricting citizens to spectators in the making of their own future, by Seira Tamang (kp 19/03/2012)

Dr. Baburam Bhattarai Stays On, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km) [see part 2 (25/03/2012), part 3 (01/04/2012), part 4 (08/04/2012), part 5 (15/04/2012)]

Paradigm shift: The conflict between the Maoist and non-Maoist parties is no longer the most significant cleavage in Nepali politics, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 13/03/2012)

Political Dialogue Among Politicians In Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 11/03/2012)

No going back: Federalism in Nepal, by Biswas Baral (rep 10/03/2012)

Form of governance: Choose wise, by Gauri Pradhan (rep 06/03/2012), Form of government: Disaggregated executive, by Anuj Mishra (rep 08/03/2012)

Choice Of A Governance System: Scholars suggest, there are ways to reform system, rather than experimenting one system after another, by Surya Dhungel (sp 02/03/2012)

Generalised precision: There are moderate voices on all sides of the federalism debate and it is these that need to be allowed to the fore, by Deepak Thapa (kp 01/03/2012), Viability fallacies: Federations with less number of units have failed more frequently around the world, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 02/03/2012)

Federalism in Nepal: Geo-physical compulsions, by Madan Kumar Dahal (ht 23/02/2012)

Dangers of federalism: Suitors for daughters, by Murari Sharma (rep 07/02/2012), The federalist controversy: Despite much acrimony, there is ample ground for negotiation and compromise between the views of the two SRC factions, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 07/02/2012), The future of sovereignty: The nature of Nepal’s federation will define and determine the future of Nepal’s independence, by Ranadhoj Limbu-Angbuhang (kp 07/02/2012)

Checks and Balances: A closer look at how states have chosen their forms of governance reveals their systems rising more from circumstance-driven evolutions, by Tika P. Dhakal (kp 03/02/2012))

The way it’s done in Germany: The opposition should also be given power so that it can influence government policy, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 27/01/2012)

Good system, bad system: A good system depends on how the checks and balances and separation of powers prevail, by Mainy Dhital (kp 27/01/2012)

Free hand but no iron fist: A form with directly elected prime minister and ceremonial president could be an effective compromise, by Pramod Mishra (kp 26/01/2012)

Federalism problématique: Philosophy, theory or principle?, by Anuj Mishra (ht 26/01/2012)

State structure and govt form: Off the mark, by Sumit Sharma Sameer (rep 24/01/2012), Here’s to El Presidente: A presidential system has higher chances of success in Nepal for three reasons, by Aditya Man Shrestha (kp 24/01/2012)

Structure and stability: Globally the presidential system has encountered more major crises than the parliamentary system, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 20/01/2012)

Rhythms of governance: If peace is a pre-requisite for progress, one would argue that a parliamentary system is best suited for Nepal, by Deepak Thapa (kp 19/01/2012)

All thunder and no rain: The socio-economic change promised by the People’s Movement has not happened, by Prem Dangal (kp 18/01/2012) [Please ask the conservative forces, like the NC and parts of the UML, why they do everything to prevent such necessary changes at any cost!!]

New Nepal's old school: Kathmandu's powerful are reluctant to step out of coterie politics, by Anurag Acharya (nt 13/01/2012)

Models of federalism for Nepal: Mind over matter, by Murari Sharma (rep 11/01/2012)

State-society relationship: United we prosper, by Sumit Sharma Sameer (rep 10/01/2012)

The right precedent, by Tika P. Dhakal (rep 08/01/2012)

Debate Over Federalism, by Ram Kumar Siwakoti (rn 07/01/2012)

Politics At The Crossroads Of History, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 06/01/2012)

Ideological Discourses In Communist Parties Comparative Strengths And Weaknesses, by Mukti Rijal (rn 05/01/2012)

Something about the man: I always see great significance in Nepali politicians evoking the memory of BP Koirala, by Abhi Subedi (kp 04/01/2012)

One for the individual: New form of government should leave open the possibility of an independent candidate assuming the highest political office, by Gyanu Adhikari (kp 26/12/2011)

Class Interest Keeps Politics Hostage, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 23/12/2011)

Poverty of the mind: Constantly shifting stances on any number of issues have succeeded in confusing everyone; No longer can we be sure of what values any political party stands for, by Deepak Thapa (kp 22/12/2011)

Living with self-determination: The right to self-determination and autonomy of individuals and groups are fundamental elements of democracy, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 16/12/2011)

Divide and conquer: Ethnic federalism is an outcome of colonialism; And it's a neo-colonial trick to keep the the Third World countries divided and weak, by Jagannath Adhikari (kp 15/12/2011) [Some good arguments but the article does not mention that the current system of domination of one ethnic group in a multiethnic state is the outcome of Shah colonialism! That's why the other ethnic groups underline the importance of ethnic federalism! Else, they will never get a chance in the Bahun state!!]

The right angle: The coming elections will be divided into four camps, the last of which will be a growing conservative force, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 15/12/2011)

State Restructuring For Federalism, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 11/12/2011)

Nepali Secularism and Its Discontents, by Dipak Gyawali (sp 09/12/2011)

Federalism: Make It Manageable, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 09/12/2011)

Political Accountability And South Asia, by Raj Kumar Siwakoti (rn 09/12/2011)

Freaks and politicians, by Abhi Subedi (kp 23/11/2011)

Progressive necessity: The right to form a new province, by separation or by coming together, should be an inherent concept of federalism in the country, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 18/11/2011)

Back to the future: Despite the 2006 macro level changes, retaining the worst of the 90s political culture has led to a rot in the system, by Prashant Jha (kp 16/11/2011)

Between idealism and political savvy: A look into the young political generation five years after its success during the Jana Andolan of 2006, by Amanda Snellinger (kp 09/11/2011)

Ire, fire and gyre: Three words in our maverick repertoire sum up the character of politics here, by Abhi Subedi (kp 09/11/2011)

National ID card: Law Ministry sits on bill’s final draft, by Bhadra Sharma (kp 06/11/2011)

Challenges of federalism, by Keshav Bhattarai and Darlene Budd (rep 16/10/2011), Ethnic federalism update, by Keshav Bhattarai and Darlene Budd (rep 23/10/2011)

In search of symbols: We really do not have national heroes who would be accepted with unqualified acclaim, by Deepak Thapa (kp 13/10/2011)

The waning right: Despite getting disproportionate coverage, the conservatives are unlikely to become an electoral force in the future, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 30/09/2011)

Redefining Politics, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 29/09/2011)

Controversy Over CPN Founding Day, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 23/09/2011)

'I like to identify myself as a radical democrat', by Bhojraj Pokharel and Shristhi Rana (rep 23/09/2011)

Reflections On Class Struggle, by Mukti Khanal (rn 19/09/2011)

The conservative assault: The reaction to the Maoist-Morcha ruling alliance exposes Kathmandu intelligentsia’s prejudice, and their inability to rethink nationalism, by Prashant Jha (kp 14/09/2011)

Nothing but words: Overused expressions can easily drown out a clear sense of direction in politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 14/09/2011)

The illusion of secularism: Religious minorities claim that the draft of the amended penal code submitted to the parliament stands starkly against the spirit of secularism, by Ankit Adhikari (kp 03/09/2011)

Whither political accountability?, by Pranav Bhattarai (rep 29/08/2011)

Nepali Marxists, Trotskyites and Capitalists, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 19/08/2011)

Into the 21st century: In a world of politics dictated by the emerging dynamics of multi polarity, alliances have to be built, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 07/08/2011)

Revisiting governance, by Pranav Bhattarai (rep 31/07/2011)

The nationalism debate: Forcing people to prioritise a singular identity is the defining hallmark of chauvinistic politics, by Prashant Jha (kp 27/07/2011)

Democratic Governance: Key Element For Citizen Empowerment, by Mukti Rijal (rn 26/07/2011)

Politics Goes Haywire In Nepal, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 15/07/2011)

Decentralising Nepal: The timeless concept of ‘power to the people’ continues to face obstacles, by Upendra Bahadur BK (kp 01/07/2011)

Politics without politicians, by C.K. Lal (rep 27/06/2011)

Tempering temper, by Aditya Man Shrestha (rep 26/06/2011)

Unsuccessful Political Leaders In Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 26/06/2011)

Factional Rivalry Takes Ugly Turn, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 24/06/2011)

GPK’s abiding gift: Politicians care more about maintaining strength and network than popularity, by Prashant Jha (kp 22/06/2011)

Discourse On Nationalism: Growing Stakes And Strains, by Mukti Rijal (rn 21/06/2011)

Over the cliff: The issues of public accountability of political parties have become almost non-existent, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 21/06/2011)

The oligarchic republic: Political parties have established entrenched interests that dominate over the state and stifle society, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 21/06/2011)

Lost in transition, by Mohan Das Manandhar (rep 20/06/2011)

Practice Promotes Democracy, by P. Kharel (rn 20/06/2011)

Nepal’s Politics And External Meddling, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 17/06/2011)

Federalism And State Reorganisation: Contentious Issues On The Anvil, by Mukti Rijal (rn 07/06/2011)

Social Justice Must Be Cornerstone Of Democratic Republic, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 29/05/2011)

Subsumed by change: The parties are losing ground as mainstream politics is overshadowed by ethno-nationalism and regionalism, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 29/05/2011)

Parliamentary vs presidential system, by Bhimarjun Acharya (rep 19/05/2011)

Parties, Power And Political Culture, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 13/05/2011)

Identity matters: Rejecting identity as the basis of federalism goes against its very spirit, by Mangal S. Manandhar (kp 13/05/2011)

DG-bridge in Nepal: Building Resources For Democracy, Governance And Elections, by Rekha Shrestha Sharma (rn 13/05/2011)

Crisis of representation in politics, by Mohan Das Manandhar (rep 09/05/2011)

Nationalism, India, & academia, by Arun Gupto (rep 04/05/2011)

In defence of the politician: Stop ridiculing netas. They have the toughest job in the country, by Prashant Jha (kp 04/05/2011)

Indo-US Partnership: New Asian Order And Nepal, by Hira Bahadur Thapa (rn 04/05/2011)

Integration of ex-combatants: Learning from other peace processes, by John Paul Lederach, John Darby and Madhav Joshi (rep 02/05/2011), Constitution drafting in Nepal: Learning from other peace processes, by John Paul Lederach, John Darby and Madhav Joshi (rep 03/05/2011), Power-sharing in Nepal: Learning from other peace processes, by John Paul Lederach, John Darby and Madhav Joshi (rep 04/05/2011)

Weighing the options: The 12-14 region model, when considered under a number of crucial indicators, is more suited to Nepal than 5-6 state models, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 22/04/2011)

Calling for new leaders: With the dismantling of the old monolithic state, what the country now needs are visionaries, by Hisila Yami (kp 24/04/2011)

Politicisation Is Taking Its Toll, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 16/04/2011)

Revolutionary versus Evolutionary Nepal, by Dipak Gyawali (sp 14/04/2011)

Politics of state restructuring, by Jainendra Jeevan (rep 31/03/2011)

Lessons that live on: Girijababu's confidence to take risks and Kishunji's strong ethics should guide present day politics, by Abhi Subedi (kp 16/03/2011)

Taking back the state, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 01/03/2011)

A vision of New Nepal: Nepal must think of a kind of federalism that would ensure the fullest expression of cultural diversity, by Shinji Asanuma (kp 28/02/2011)

Building a state: Sustainability of federations will depend on their operational designs, by Bishwambher Pyakuryal (kp 24/02/2011)

National ID card: Govt braces for mega dollar smart card bidding, by Kamal Raj Sigdel (kp 22/02/2011)

Leadership vicissitudes, by Hem Raj Kafle (rep 19/02/2011)

A perfect democracy: If Nepali democracy is in the process of attaining perfection, the UML has perfected the art of participating in it, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 08/02/2011)

Ethnic restructuring: Past delays show addressing issues of identity is not enough to ensure a timely constitution, by Prakash A. Raj (kp 08/02/2011)

The art of politicking, by C.K. Lal (rep 07/02/2011)

Vicious cycle, by Sukhdev Shah (rep 29/01/2011)

Unfinished business: The road to new democracy in Nepal, by Baburam Bhattarai (kp 26/01/2011)

Judiciary in federalism: Autonomy comes first, by Shyam Prasad Mainali (ht 26/01/2011)

Government gears up to launch smart IDs (ht 23/01/2011)

Critical Barriers in Creating a Functional State, by Dev Raj Dahal (sp 21/01/2011)

Factional Politics In Nepal, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 21/01/2011)

The danger of parties: Though they simplify elections, political parties can be a divisive force, by Frank Maretin-Buck (kp 18/01/2011)

Building better politics: Destination unknown?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 14/01/2011)

Focus on political economy: For democracy in Nepal, by Surendra Pradhanang (ht 07/01/2011)

Handle Federalism With Care, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 02/01/2011), Boundaries in federalism: Crucial issue in focus, by Shyam Prasad Mainali (ht 05/01/2011)

Parties’ Existential Politics, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 31/12/2010)

Feudalism, Federalism And Universalism, by Lok Nath Bhusal (rn 30/12/2010) [see part 2 (31/12/2010)]

True essence of national reconciliation, by Kumar Regmi (rep 30/12/2010)

Nationalism and its undercurrents: In times when multiple identities proliferate, patriotism shows itself in many ways, by Deepak Thapa (kp 23/12/2010)

Paradox of Nepalese politics: Leaders are often interested in ‘power’ than ‘public policy, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 22/12/2010)

What’s in a name? Accepting the people’s verdict is a requisite of democracy, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 17/12/2010)

Unparliamentarily Exercises In A Parliamentary System, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 17/12/2010)

What’s the difference? The Maoists accept multiparty democracy: They surprisingly are against pluralism, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 10/12/2010)

Priorities of the parties: They all want to be in government, but none is interested in finishing the constitution, by Khagendra N. Sharma (kp 10/12/2010)

Adaptive leadership: Flexibility is required from each political party if we are to achieve the intended result, by Trilochan Upreti (kp 06/12/2010)

Multinational statehood: Nepal will not disintegrate from degeneration of the nation-state concept, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 26/11/2010)

National character: In democracy, leadership should reflect the character of the people as a whole, by Ranadhoj Limbu Angbuhang (kp 18/11/2010)

Federalism & ethnicity In Nepal, by Sanjeev Pokharel (rep 14/11/2010), Federalism: Why & how?, by Sanjeev Pokharel (rep 27/11/2010)

Demystifying federalism: Contrary to popular (mis)conceptions, diversity is an asset to any federal system, by Sanjeev Pokharel (kp 09/11/2010)

Failed Leaders And Corrupt Nation, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 07/12/2010) [see part 2 (14/11/2010), part 3 (21/11/2010), part 4 (05/12/2010), part 5 (19/12/2010), part 6 (26/12/2010), part 7 (02/01/2011), part 8 (09/01/2011), part 9 (16/01/2011), part 10 (23/01/2011), part 11 (30/01/2011)]

Fight Over Interpretation: The Communist Way, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 05/11/2010)

Village sans youngsters (ht 21/10/2010)

Censorship and democracy: Political parties are learning to operate in an atmosphere of diverse views, by Abhi Subedi (kp 13/10/2010)

Democratic socialism: Marxian philosophy to financial capitalism, by Dilli Raj Khanal (ht 28/09/2010)

Towards a ‘state-nation’? Balancing fissiparity and state integrity is the challenge before our CA, by Deepak Thapa (kp 16/09/2010)

Illusive realization, by Hari Bansha Dulal (rep 13/09/2010)

Peace & Birds Of Passage, by Kanak Mani Dixit (rep 13/09/2010)

Nepal’s Quest for Inner Party Democracy, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 08/09/2010)

Rise of identity politics: Contrary to many predictions, identity politics has become more salient, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 03/09/2010)

Against normative Nepali-ness: To be happily unaware of particular social histories is unpardonable, by Deepak Thapa (kp 02/09/2010)

Insecure nation: Ineffective security mechanisms and increasing threat to ordinary civilians hint at a failed state, by Shobhakar Budhathoki (kp 02/09/2010)

Anti-India nationalism: The moribund, outdated nationalism has been raising its ugly head again both on left and right, by Pramod Mishra (kp 01/09/2010)

Man in a hurry: Using and disposing of friends and rivals lies at the root of Prachanda’s strategy, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 24/08/2010)

Vital national interests: Nepal continuously suffered from its leadership for whom core national interests were negotiable, by Ranadhoj Limbu-Angbuhang (kp 24/08/2010)

Federalism: Expounding Authority, by K. Uprety (sp 20/08/2010)

What Ails Nepali Marxists?, by Dipak Gyawali (sp 20/08/2010)

The Mao metaphor: In Nepal, Mao Zedong may have been reduced to a metaphor of power, and armed revolution, by Abhi Subedi (kp 18/08/2010)

Sensitisation of people: For quality leaderships, by Bhavani Dhungana (ht 16/08/2010)

Money in politics, by Pranav Bhattarai (rep 10/08/2010)

Delusive communist unity, by Jainendra Jeevan (rep 05/08/2010), Beware, The People's Republic Of Nepal!, by Kanak Mani Dixit (rep 05/08/2010)

Politics in a mess: The present party leaders can rightly be called the gang that couldn’t shoot straight, by Abhi Subedi (kp 04/08/2010)

Failed state syndrome: Is Nepal becoming a failed state and a hot bed for foreign interference?, by Geja Sharma Wagle (kp 04/08/2010)

Crisis of state: Without national leadership, the political crisis will continue to rear its ugly head, by Shobhakar Budhathoki (kp 28/07/2010)

National Identity Cards to displace Citizenship Certificates (nn 23/07/2010), Know thyself: Each Nepali will get a national ID card containing personal info and a unique number, by Rajendra Sigdel (kp 25/07/2010)

B.P. Koirala’s ideals and vision: Relevance has not faded, by Shanker Man Singh (ht 23/07/2010)

A cup of sugar and some help: Nepal may be one of the few places whre politics as a profession has become systematised, by Sushma Joshi (kp 18/07/2010)

Politics of words: Never-ending saga, by Binod Bhattarai (ht 12/07/2010)

Globalization, Democracy and the burden of pseudo-nationalism, by Anurag Acharya (tg 07/07/2010)

Moving Towards Federalism: A New Experience for Nepal, by Aruna Joshi (tg 30/06/2010)

Government failure, by Sukhdev Shah (rep 29/06/2010)

Dhadingbesi shows the way: Work for inter-party cooperation and principled leadership here, not in Boston, by Bihari Krishna Shrestha (kp 29/06/2010)

The great general strike - the permanent revolution, by Senan (socialistworld.net 29/06/2010)

A lesson for our Maoists: History shows that ideologues within communist parties have lost to pragmatists, by Saroj Dhakal (kp 28/06/2010)

Politics And Power-hungry Politicians, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 25/06/2010)

NC: Socialism is not the solution, by Jainendra Jeevan (rep 25/06/2010)

Nepal’s Political Parties: Areas Requiring Reforms, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 23/06/2010)

Limits of formalism: Formal structures do not produce political outcomes by themselves, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 11/06/2010)

Challenges Of Restructuring The State, by Liladhar Upadhyaya (rn 28/05/2010)

Political accountability and social contract: A democracy's genuine support, by Izumi Wakugawa (ht 20/05/2010)

State in Nepal: Losing rationality and legitimacy, by Mukti Rijal (ht 11/05/2010)

Post G P Scenario, by Tilak Rawal (sp 30/04/2010)

Maoism in Nepal: A wrong ideology at a wrong time, by Narayan Khadka (Nepali Congress) (kp 23/04/2010)

Federalism can be a useful tool to unite Nepal, interview with Rishikeshab Raj Regmi (tg 07/04/2010)

Arm twisting: The government continues to work towards its overriding goal of destroying the Maoists’ sources of power, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 06/04/2010)

A call to politics: Until good people are encouraged to join politics, we will get nothing out of it but filth and frustration, by Rabindra Mishra (nt 02/04/2010)

Democracy and secularism The import of secularism, by Birendra P. Mishra (ht 22/03/2010)

Nationwide Debate Needed On Federalism, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 19/03/2010)

Ethnic politics: Beneficiaries of the mono-ethnic state are upset by the change into a poly-ethnic polity, by Mahendra Lawoti (kp 19/03/2010)

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)

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