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That's what happens when there is a lack of strong civilian institutions. The army becomes too powerful. Umm in domestic politics, yes but I don't see it happening internationally.

That sounds a little too extreme. In today's day and age, don't you think it's more conducive to add more nuance to the situation?

What policies could India adopt towards Pakistan? Given the civilian government there is attempting to reach out to the Indian administration, don't you think it'd be a golden opportunity to mend ties? Or am I being too optimistic here?

So what you're implying is that economic diplomacy will play a bigger role in India's foreign policy under the BJP? In essence, India will be on the path towards a military-industrial complex, similar to that of the US? Hah! Why do you think SAARC is no benefit for South Asia? Wouldn't you...

Ok. I'll just stay out it. You guys enjoy.

I agree that it is not very productive or nice to resort to name calling or labeling but don't you think you're doing the same here? :(

I have no idea what is going on here. :/

So, why am I being quoted? Please kindly leave me out of it. Thank you.

I don't get it. Where did that statement come from?

Wow! Really? That's an ignorant statement to make in my opinion.

Given the spectacular performance of the BJP in the Indian elections, Modi is set to become the next prime minister of the world's largest democracy. I wanted to start to this thread to get a feel of what others think the implications for South Asia will be as Modi assumes this important role...

There's so much stereotyping/misunderstanding between Nepalis and Indians yet we are bound by so much of history, culture, religion, and language. The ertswhile Nepalese royals married Indian royals; it also holds true for the general public. I think there needs to be more interaction between...

Dear poster, I'd highly recommend you to stop building castles in the sky. Not all South Asian countries are the same; each has its national identity distinct from the nation-state of India. I think it would be a more productive exercise to discuss the reality of geopolitics in South Asia...

Wow! Speak for yourself. A lot of latent racism! Some of Nepal's ethnic groups are similar to Tibetans; most are Hindus. Maybe in "histrory", some parts of Tibet were part of Nepal. Just so you know, our histories are never as simple as they seem. Posts like these make me fear for the...

My responses: 1. No, I'm actually abroad. :) 2. Haven't been there in 2 years but hope to visit soon! I hope theyfigure it out soon. 3. I am not sure. 4. Still in limbo. The political parties seem to be busy with deciding who gets the bigger piece of the pie. 5. The Chinese have heavily made...

Our relations with Bangladesh began when it became independent in 1971. Nepal recognized the independence of Bangladesh in that year, prompting Pakistan to break diplomatic relations. In regards to opinions on Bangladesh, I think the Nepalese people have positive views. There has been an...

That's a very subjective question. I cannot represent the whole country of Nepal but I can provide some of my personal insights/observations. Nepal and India are the only two Hindu majority countries in the world. That gives a sense of close connection between the two states (despite both being...

Replying to the OP's request for names of documentaries/books on the Nepalese Civil War. :)

I really really really want to engage in meaningful conversations with my fellow South Asians but name calling an hurling absurdities at each other seems to be the norm here.

Try the "Sari Soldiers." Although I haven't personally watched it, the response from my friends who've watched it is that it provides multiple perspectives from women leading very different lives: a Nepalese army soldier, a Maoist rebel, an anti-Maoist matriach, and a woman who lost her daughter...