Supporting Transformation of Nepal’s Security Sector
Dr Duman Thapa
Since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord between the seven major political parties and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) following the success of the People’s Movement II, Nepal has been struggling to balance between the old traditions and emerging ideologies. The old traditions, including national characteristics, long-established customs and practices, and people’s mindsets are so deep-rooted that new ideas can hardly influence them.
While conflicts destroy lives and eliminate governments, they also act as agents for positive change by reshaping society, redirecting resources, altering decision-making processes, and rewriting laws.. The ten years of Maoist conflict in Nepal, too, has opened a....read more >>
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