This compendium of 11 papers, presented at a seminar, jointly organized by the Centre for South Asian Studies, Kathmandu and the Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai, attempts to explore the different facets of federalism, with special reference to Nepal.
Analysing the federal character of Nepal, the contributors present the different perspectives on the Nepali model of federalism. They also address the various issues concerning national security, right to self determination, human rights, and conflict and its economic consequences in Nepal. Lessons from Indian experience of federalism have been explored as well.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR V R Raghavan
Lt. Gen. (retd.) V.R. Raghavan was Director General of Military Operations from 1992 till 1994. He was Commanding General in the Siachen and Kargil sectors of Jammu & Kashmir and was involved in negotiations with Pakistan on the Siachen dispute. He played a crucial role in the planning and successful implementation of the treaty to maintain peace and stability on the Sino-Indian boundary. He has had long experience of serving on India's frontiers with China, Pakistan and Myanmar. V.R. Raghavan has written three books By the Land and Sea: A History of The Punjab Regiment; India's Need for Strategic Balance and Linfantry in India. He is at present Director of the Delhi Policy Group. One of India's most respected strategic analysts, he writes regularly in newspapers and appears often on television to comment on strategic and security issues.
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