The Prospects of Democracy in Nepal

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations
Cover of the book The Prospects of Democracy in Nepal by Sebastian Erckel, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sebastian Erckel ISBN: 9783640326921
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: May 11, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Sebastian Erckel
ISBN: 9783640326921
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: May 11, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: South Asia, grade: good, University of Kerala (Department of Political Science), course: Politics of South Asia, language: English, abstract: This essay analyses the chances for democracy in Nepal after the declaration of the Republic of Nepal. This is done by examining earlier experiments with democracy and the reasons for their failure. The main actors of Nepali politics, namely the so- called democratic parties (Nepali Congress and the Left), the Monarchy and the Maoists, receive special attention. South Asia is widely considered to be one of the most volatile regions in the world. In the roughly 60 years since the end of the colonial era the region has witnessed almost all possible types of internal and external conflicts- from wars between states to military takeovers, ethnic insurgencies and social uprisings. While every country was affected, the distinct geographical and cultural features of South Asia contributed to a dangerous interrelatedness of these conflicts. The situation has become even more threatening after both India and Pakistan successfully tested nuclear weapons in 1998. However, the year 2008 has seen some remarkable developments in South Asia that give reason to look at least cautiously optimistic into the future. In Pakistan, elections marked the return to civilian rule, Bhutan experienced its first elections ever, and in Nepal a Constituent Assembly was elected that shortly afterwards abolished the world's last Hindu monarchy by declaring the country a federal and secular republic. Furthermore, the caretaker government in Bangladesh has announced its plans to hold elections at the end of the year. Nonetheless, history indicates that a reversal of these developments cannot be ruled out. It is therefore necessary to evaluate the prospects of democratisation in the light of past events. This paper attempts to assess the chances of a successful democratisation process in Nepal on the basis of an analysis of the factors responsible for the failure of democracy in the past.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: South Asia, grade: good, University of Kerala (Department of Political Science), course: Politics of South Asia, language: English, abstract: This essay analyses the chances for democracy in Nepal after the declaration of the Republic of Nepal. This is done by examining earlier experiments with democracy and the reasons for their failure. The main actors of Nepali politics, namely the so- called democratic parties (Nepali Congress and the Left), the Monarchy and the Maoists, receive special attention. South Asia is widely considered to be one of the most volatile regions in the world. In the roughly 60 years since the end of the colonial era the region has witnessed almost all possible types of internal and external conflicts- from wars between states to military takeovers, ethnic insurgencies and social uprisings. While every country was affected, the distinct geographical and cultural features of South Asia contributed to a dangerous interrelatedness of these conflicts. The situation has become even more threatening after both India and Pakistan successfully tested nuclear weapons in 1998. However, the year 2008 has seen some remarkable developments in South Asia that give reason to look at least cautiously optimistic into the future. In Pakistan, elections marked the return to civilian rule, Bhutan experienced its first elections ever, and in Nepal a Constituent Assembly was elected that shortly afterwards abolished the world's last Hindu monarchy by declaring the country a federal and secular republic. Furthermore, the caretaker government in Bangladesh has announced its plans to hold elections at the end of the year. Nonetheless, history indicates that a reversal of these developments cannot be ruled out. It is therefore necessary to evaluate the prospects of democratisation in the light of past events. This paper attempts to assess the chances of a successful democratisation process in Nepal on the basis of an analysis of the factors responsible for the failure of democracy in the past.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Darstellung und Beurteilung der Anwendung von IAS 2 by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book The New Permissive Use of Force - A Window for Change in German Foreign Policy? by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book The Demise of the Art Curriculum in America by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Le Langage et le Style Kouroumien: Barbarisme ou Apologie d´un Syncretisme Linguistique? by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Prinzipien der Frauenbildung nach Helene Lange - Heute kontroverser als vor über 100 Jahren? by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book The School of the Americas by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Hemingway and Stein. Gertrude Stein's Influence on Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book What does a confrontation between autocratic rule and popular self-organization entail? by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Cult Films as a Social Phenomenon in the 1950s by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Elements of courtly love in Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Miller's Tale' by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book How to make a deal in China - A guide for German negotiators by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Different Demographic Developments in Denmark and Germany by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Entwicklung eines SOA orientierten Prototypen für eine komplexe Schnittstellenlandschaft im Verlagsumfeld mittels der SAP PI by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book The role of viral advertising in brand equity building by Sebastian Erckel
Cover of the book Postcolonial London by Sebastian Erckel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy