| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN (Hardcover) | 9780670089307 |
| Pages (Hardcover) | 432 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1st |
| Genre | Politics |
This fast-paced and comprehensive account of Nepal today traces the recent past and the present of Nepali politics and geopolitics from the vantage point of an insider who had a ringside view of the developments of the last two decades. This was a turbulent, eventful era which had a transformative impact on the country. In this short span, Nepal experienced the Maoist revolt, the palace massacre, the state of emergency, the royal coup, the people's movement, the republic, the Madhes uprising, the Constituent Assembly, federalism and the new Constitution.
Looking back at these developments, Sudheer Sharma argues that poverty, unemployment and oppression drove the Maoist revolt, and despite its ultimate failure, it played a decisive role in the socio-political transformation of Nepal. Furthermore, the relationship between the Maoists, the monarchy (Durbar) and the Indian establishment (Delhi) is absolutely critical to the understanding of the trajectory of the changes. The Nepal Nexus examines the impact of each of these three strands and tracks the complex interplay between them.
Sudheer Sharma is a Nepalese writer and journalist, known for his significant contributions to the media industry. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of "Kantipur," Nepal’s largest daily, for multiple terms, influencing the direction of one of the country’s most widely read newspapers. Sharma has held editorial positions at other respected publications such as "Nepal" magazine and "Himal Khabarpatrika." He is the author of notable books, including "Prayogshala: Nepali Sankraman ma Delhi, Durbar ra Maobaadi" (2013), which explores Nepal's political transition, and "The Nepal Nexus" (2020), which delves into the complexities of Nepal’s political landscape. In addition to his journalistic career, Sharma has worked with the "International Crisis Group," offering valuable perspectives on Nepali affairs.