Outline for Final Paper

“Recent Political Developments in Nepal” Outline

1. Introduction

a. Brief summary of current political status of Nepal

b. Introduction of historical political systems of Nepal

2. Political History of Nepal

a. Monarchial government from 1700’s onwards

b. Introduction of democratic systems in 1950’s and 60’s

c. King Mahendra

d. Maoist rebellion in 1990’s

3. Tragedy in 2001

a. Massacre of Royal family

b. What allegedly happened according to the government and media

i. Prince Dipendra

1. Story behind the murder

c. What allegedly happened according to the public eye

i. Prince Gyanendra

1. Poltical gains

d. King Gyanendra

i. Taking Power

ii. Disestablishing Parliament

4. Civil war: 1996-2006

a. Maoist Rebels

i. Motives

ii. Democracy

iii. Tactics

b. 2001 Massacre and King Gyanendra

i. How it affected the rebellion

c. 2006: Strikes, Riots, and Political Pressure

i. What lead to Gyanendra reestablishing parliament

5. End of a Monarchy, Beginning of a Democracy

a. 2008 Parliament

i. Meeting in May 2008 that lead to the disestablishment of the monarchy

ii. What happened to Gyanendra and the rest of the royal family

b. Parliament, Prime Minister, President

i. Who leads Nepal today

c. Political Parties

i. Strife and conflict between the parties

d. The Splitting of Nepal

6. Conclusion

a. Publics views of the political changes

b. Prediction on how things will turn out in the future for Nepal