IN OTHER WORDS: Germany poll The big news from Germany’s elections was what did not happen: Angela Merkel, the right-wing candidate who had a free fall from a 20-point lead, did not become the first woman chancellor. The incumbent, Gerhard Schröder, was not driven into... 25 Sep, 2005
Nepali politics Polarisation in the right direction As during the 1990 people’s movement, Nepali politics is once again at a crucial juncture. It is definite that there is going to be a radical political change, whose shape is still fuzzy. The biggest casualty of the current crisis is the 1990... 01 Sep, 2005
Road ahead What kind of democracy? Following the spread of democracy across large parts of the world during the mid-1980s and early 1990s, empirical and comparative research on democratisation processes has significantly increased. The difficulties associated with democratic transition... 16 Aug, 2005
Major parties’ leaders firm on boycotting poll Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 21:The decision of the seven agitating parties to boycott the municipal polls have dominated all fora with leaders of major parties remaining firm on their stand, while others suggesting that they take part in the... Travel 22 Jun, 2005
Thapa urges parties to avert foreign meddling Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 2:Former prime minister and chairman of the Nepal Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa, today urged all political forces to try and solve the present crisis themselves and not let foreigners intervene. “The... Travel 03 Jun, 2005
Current conflict No common strategy for peace Shailendra Kumar UpadhyayA political conference to address the main issues before the nation has to be considered an essential forum.A western diplomat, a frequent visitor to Nepal in connection with his government’s interest to assist the government... 24 Apr, 2005
A hard balance to find in Iraq Helena CobbanIraq now has a transitional president, Jalal Talabani, and a prime minister-designate, Ibrahim Jaafari. But it does not yet have a government and negotiations on a permanent constitution for the country have barely even started. Already,... 20 Apr, 2005
Municipal elections Challenges and implications Birendra P Mishra In his New Year message the King has extended his best wishes to all Nepali citizens for their happiness, good health and prosperity. He has also shown the road map of gradual restoration of representative governance in the kingdom by... 19 Apr, 2005
TOPICS : British parties ‘switch roles’ on foreign policy Matthew Clark: As the British campaign season heats up after PM Tony Blair’s call Tuesday for general elections on May 5, long-time supporters of the country’s major parties may be a bit confused as to which party’s foreign policies they agree... 07 Apr, 2005
Search for a solution After two months into the Royal takeover, the emergency orders are still in place, certain civil liberties remain suspended, there are curbs on the media as well as on the political parties, some of the donor agencies have suspended aid, and the... 03 Apr, 2005
Prospects for unity of NC and NC-D Yadav KhanalThe prospects of Nepali Congress (NC) and NC-D coming under one flag have become brighter with Sashanka Koirala of the NC taking initiative over the matter, although somewhat belatedly. According to THT news of March 20, Dr Koirala has... 24 Mar, 2005
Claim exaggerated While serious doubts are being raised in many quarters about the possibility of holding the general elections, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, addressing a programme in Parbat district on Tuesday, announced that the government would go ahead with... 26 Jan, 2005
