New York City, NY – Endgame in Nepal: Crisis Averted?

The Schedule
Event: Endgame in Nepal: Crisis Averted?
Date: May 18, 2006
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Local Time
Location: Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York
Contact:(212) 517 8315
Fee:$10 (member), $15 (non-member)

The Program
Speakers
Mahendra Lawoti, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Western Michigan University
Tamrat Samuel, Senior Political Affairs Officer, United Nations

Kanak Mani Dixit, Editor, Himal Southasian

After weeks of vociferous, country-wide pro-democracy demonstrations daily life in Kathmandu and the rest of Nepal is gradually creeping back to normal after King Gyanendra agreed to restore the elected parliament, which he had suspended four years ago. The reinstatement of the dissolved House has for the time being not only averted what could have been a more violent showdown, but also renewed hope for the establishment of a secure, peaceful, inclusive and democratic Nepal. The parties are now preparing for the unenviable challenge of maintaining peace, drafting a new constitution, co-opting the Maoist insurgents, and determining a role for the king, all of which will shape the future of Nepal. Join us to discuss Nepal’s new political landscape, examine the prospects and challenges for continued peace and restoring democratic norms, explore the root causes of the decade-old Maoist insurgency and ways to address their concerns, among other urgent tasks.

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