Nepal A Country in Transition

Born in 1768 as a modern state, Nepal is one of the few countries to have escaped colonial occupation. However, since Nepal opened up to the modern world in 1851. It has faced a series of political upheavals, followed by volatile constitutional experiments, leading to growing risks to its very basic structure. Nepal: A Coutry in Transition analyses the crux of the ongoing churn on multiple fronts, and helps in a comprehensive understanding of the problems facing the country. A galaxy of eminent scholars discusses pragmatic strategies to deal with the many crises and ensure Nepal’s national unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and ways to economic prosperity in the twenty-first century. An important addition to the existing literature, this book looks at Nepal through multiple lenses, suggesting the way forward. About The Author Dr Dwarika Nath Dhungel is formerExecutive Director, Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), Kathmandu, and former Secretary, Government of Nepal. He is currently a Senior Researcher of Social Science. Dr. Madan Kumar Dahal is Membe , Borard of Director, Institute for Strategic and Socio-Economic Research (ISSR), Kathmandu,and Member, Revenue Advisory Board, Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal. Foreword Nepal was never physically colonized but it could not help being infected by the colonial discourse. The legacy of colonialism abounds in Nepal as much as it abounds in Nepal as much as it abounds in the rest of South Asia. The naming of Mount Everest, for instance. Although locally called Sagarmatha, the latter never got the recognition beyond Nepal. This is as much a fault of the colonial power as it is of the