Post-conflict realities and the future of stability in Nepal
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Authors
Upadhyay, Ashish Prasad
Subjects
socio-economic and political grievances
political mobilization for democracy and reforms
promises of reform and insurgency
political negotiation and end of insurgency
absence of major reforms and persistent grievances
radicalization
lack of reforms
potential for future instability
political mobilization for democracy and reforms
promises of reform and insurgency
political negotiation and end of insurgency
absence of major reforms and persistent grievances
radicalization
lack of reforms
potential for future instability
Advisors
Chatterjee, Anshu Nagpal
Date of Issue
2017-03
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Mar-17
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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The thesis argues that the Maoist-led government in post-insurgency Nepal has failed to deliver on the promises of reform that brought it to power. The long-enduring social and economic grievances based on the Nepali Hindu social structure persist. Starting in 1996, the Maoists successfully capitalized on such grievances, and with the promise of radical reforms, led a decade-long successful insurgency. A political negotiation incorporating major Maoist demands ended the insurgency in 2006. The electoral victory right after the end of the insurgency provided the Maoists with the mandate and opportunity to reform traditional socio-economic and political structure. Unfortunately, the post-2006 period is seeing an emergence of political instability akin to the post-1991 era. This thesis examines the state of reforms in post-insurgency Nepal to identify the gaps between the promises made and the reforms implemented that are causing ongoing grievances. The thesis also highlights the importance of the coalition culture in producing political stability to eliminate persistent grievances and implement reforms for the future stability of Nepal.
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Reissued 30 May 2017 with correction to degree on title page.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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