Gyan Jung Thapa

Told you so

An impartial review is needed to find out if the death toll in the earthquake could have been reduced by implementing past disaster preparedness plans

Jul 17, 2015

Half-baked ISDP

Ambiguous and weak rules of engagement could be fatal because excessive army casualties during initial engagements with Maoists could give insurgents an aura of invincibility

Aug 17, 2001

If the men on the frontlines get an impression that they are fighting to preserve a system that is not responsive to their needs and leaders who are corrupt, then Army deployment will be doomed even before it starts.

May 4, 2001

A crisis of legitimacy

When grievances pile up, and Nepalis see no recourse in a discredited government machinery, the legitimacy of rulers begins to crumble. This is…

Feb 23, 2001

Democrats vs Republicans

A battle royal is looming between "democrats" represented by political parties following the 1990 constitution, and "republicans" whose avowed aim is to abolish the constitutional monarchy. Civil-military relations need to be mended first before the fast-closing window of opportunity for a political solution is lost forever.

Nov 17, 2000

On the path of the Shining path

Ten years ago, Peru went though a Maoist insurgency eerily similar to what is happening in Nepal today. What then can we learn from the Sendero Luminoso?

Oct 20, 2000