Regional Liaisons and Nationalism during Transition to Democracy :

Abstract

Democracy is under jeopardy because democratic rights and freedoms are dwindling globally. The issues that contributed to democracy's downfall need to be resolved if it is to survive. How regional issues and nationalism effect political developments is the study subject. This article explains why certain political reforms, notably ones toward democracy, perform better than others. The author examines Bhutan and Nepal since 2008 to answer this question. Why was Bhutan's democratic transition more tranquil compared to Nepal's? Regional influences, notably India's participation in both situations, may also explain the Himalayan democratic nations political developments. Most transitional differences are explained by disputed patriotism in Nepal with firm specific patriotism in Bhutan, according to the study.