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Why Consensus Doesn’t Work in Nepal
Compromise is important for a democracy. It would have been a far better word to adopt as a first political principle, and it is sorely needed in Nepal now.
Kathmandu SAARC Summit Salvaged, Barely, By a Handshake
Low expectations for the meeting between eight South-Asian SAARC heads of state in Kathmandu last week, and the pessimism was justified.
SAARC Meets in Nepal – What is It? – And What to Expect
Reporting on the SAARC meeting, John Child says mutual mistrust and pervasive corruption and inefficiency common SAARC states will limit what can be accomplished.
As Nepal Edges Towards New Constitution, Opposition Parties Struggle for Relevance
Nepalis are pessimistic about a new constitution being completed, and political players are more interested in their own power than getting anything done.
Lessons to Learn From Nepal’s Mountain Tragedy
John Child in Kathmandu looks at three things Nepal can do to improve their handling of weather events and the aftermath of disasters when they happen.
