The incumbent House proclaimed the Interim Constitution (IC) on Jan 15, 2007. It stands in contrast to all previous constitutions which were proclaimed by Kings, ending the 11-year armed conflict and opening the door for the CPN (Maoist) to enter the Interim Parliament. According to a Nepali proverb “a river returns to its original path after 12 years.” The nine parliamentarians who left the parliament to wage the armed struggle have returned with 83 parliamentarians. The efforts of the democratic parties and peace forces to mainstream the Maoists and their decision to participate in democratic competition have been results-oriented. In fact, the armed rebellion begun in the 20th century and ended peacefully in the 21st has become a new model in global politics, demonstrating the efficacy of talks, consensus and co-action as a means to resolve conflict. All the political parties are committed to its success. The inclusion of the Maoists in the political process represents a tremendous achievement.

My notes on books read during the year till March end 2018

The article discusses relevant information regarding the link between the Security Sector Reform (SSR) and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR). It presents the SSR as an ongoing process relevant to all Member States, including politically and economically stable developed, and developing states, as well as, fragile and post-conflict countries. Further on, the article outlines the situation of Nepal and debates how there is an urgent to undergone deep structural SSR shift in that specific country. Later, the document discusses peacebuilding initiatives and the role of DDR activities within SSR and peacebuilding efforts, and includes some valuable examples of post-conflict countries conducting DDR and/or SSR programs, such as, inter alia. Finally, the article draws on the different scenarios posed by countries without mandatory military service and by countries holding military strength, and includes a detailed summary of the meaning and principal aims of the culture of militarization. This article would provide delegates with an overreaching and wide-ranging acknowledgment of the relation between the SSR and DDR processes and why they are both important in war-torn societies.