Democracy at the Crossroads: Opportunities and Challenges for Lasting Peace in Nepal

Following the success of Nepal’s pro-democracy movement in April 2006 that checked the power of the country’s autocratic king, and the ensuing ceasefire between the new government and the Maoist insurgency, the Himalayan nation is edging toward inclusive democracy.

Yet some of the largest hurdles still lay ahead for Nepal as it enters a period of transition, including peace talks between the government and the Maoists, engaging in a constitutional process, addressing reform of the army, reintegrating Maoists into society including within the army and police, addressing past abuses, and keeping a check on criminal elements who may threaten the peace.

The speakers will address the opportunities for Nepal as well as the challenges in the wake of recent events.

Speakers

• Amb. Julia Chang Bloch
  Former U.S. Ambassador to Nepal
• Karon Cochran-Budhathoki
  Defend Human Rights Movement - Nepal
• John Norris
  International Crisis Group
• Colette Rausch
  U.S. Institute of Peace, Rule of Law Program
• Chitra Tiwari
  Journalist
• Christine Fair, Moderator
  U.S. Institute of Peace, Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention

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