Free Preview of Members-Only Content

To view the requested intelligence, you must be a Stratfor.com member.

Nepal's seven-party alliance (SPA) and Maoist rebels are cautiously waiting to see if King Gyanendra will follow through on the major concession he made April 21 to reinstate Parliament on April 28. A great deal of distrust remains between the Maoists and Gyanendra, which is what led Maoist leaders to immediately reject the king's conciliatory move. Following talks with the SPA, however, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said he would temporarily lift the blockades of highways leading to Kathmandu and other district headquarters if the Parliament begins the process for constituent assembly elections when it convenes on April 28. Before agreeing to lift the blockade, the Maoist rebel chief sought guarantees that the SPA would at least campaign for holding constituent assembly elections in Parliament, but held onto his threat to reimpose the blockade if its demands are not met.

Stratfor Members, please log in at the top left hand corner
Get Stratfor's Free Intelligence
Objective Facts and Non-partisan Analysis

Stratfor delivers premier analysis and insightful intelligence on the events and issues that shape your world! Become part of a community that wants to understand what's really happening in the world, doesn't have time for fluff, partisanship, and noisy clutter. Enjoy free Intelligence written by:

  • Dr. George Friedman – Geopolitics
  • Fred Burton & Scott Stewart - Terrorism & Security

Delivered to your inbox FREE!

Get right to the salient points and receive:

  • Situational Awareness - What's happening that you need to know?
  • Analysis - What do today's events mean to you?
  • Insight – no partisan agenda & no ideological bias

Stratfor is the world's leading private sector source of geopolitical intelligence. Sign up today and enjoy free intelligence.


SIGN UP FOR INTELLIGENCE UPDATES NOW!