The people's war in Nepal : left perspectives

Language: EnglishPages: 517About the BookIn February 1996, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) lanched a People s War, basing their strategy on the writings and experience of Mao Tse- tung, but also drawing on more recent experiences in Asia and Latin America (notably that of the Shining Path movement in Peru). Although subject to aggressive police operations in the early years, the early years, the rebels were able to establish themselves in the mid-west of Nepal.The Government of Nepal called on a number of foreign governments for support and received substantial commitments (including military assistance) from the US and UK governments in particular, as well as from India. Particularly in the aftermath of 11 September 2001, the US and the UK Governments saw their involvement in Nepal as part of the war against terrorism.This book aims to provide readers with an introduction to the Peoples War in Nepal and brings together a unique collection of documents, including statements and analysis by the maoist leadership as well as critical essays by various political analysts and activists on the lefts in Nepal. It reveals the thinking behind the strategy of the Maoists.About the AuthorDr. Arjun Karki is the President of a NGO, Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN). He has been active in the human rights movement and in efforts to promote debates on the current conflict.Dr. David Seddon is Professor of Development Studies and former Managing Director of the Overseas Development Group (ODG) at the University of East Anglia (UK). Introduction In February 1996, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), operating as the United People's Front of Nepal, declared the start of a 'People's War' in Nepal. Pointing to the failure of the new regime instituted following th Contributed Articles On Maoist Movement In Nepal. The People's War In Historical Context / Arjun Karki & David Seddon -- Introduction To The People's War And Its Implications / Mukunda Kattel -- Inside The Revolution In Nepal / Pushpa Kamal Dahal (prachanda) -- The Political Economy Of The People's War / Babu Ram Bhattarai -- Women's Participation In The People's War / Comrade Parvati -- Maoist Statements & Documents -- The Maoist Movement In Nepal : A Class Perspective / Govinda Neupane -- The Royal Palace Massacre And The Maoists' Pro-king Political Line / Mohan Bikram Singh -- The Maoist Movement In Nepal : An Analysis From The Women's Perspective / Suhita Shakya -- The Maoist Movement And Its Impact In Nepal / Pradip Nepal -- A Radical Reform Agenda For Conflict Resolution In Nepal / Arjun Karki. [edited By] Arjun Karki, David Seddon. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [476]-482) And Index.