Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, USA; and The South Asia Forum (The New School) cordially invite you to a discussion: Nepal at the Crossroads: A Year of Worsening Political Quagmire Speakers and sub-topics Kanak Mani Dixit "Chairman Gyanendra vs. The People of Nepal" Mr. Dixit is a prominent Kathmandu-based journalist who is the editor of Himal Southasian and publisher of the newsmagazine Himal Khabarpatrika. He is also a children's author and a cultural activist. Rhoderick Chalmers "Prospects for Peace: International Perspectives" Dr. Chalmers is the Deputy South Asia Project Director at the International Crisis Group. The program will start with a 10-minute performance art by Ashmina Ranjit, a prominent Nepali artist and activist, who is currently a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Moderator: Professor Carol Breckenridge, Founder, The South Asia Forum Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lang Cafeteria (ground floor), The New School Entrance on 66 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) Nearest Subways: F (6th Avenue Line) train to 14th Street Station; 1, 2, 3, 9 (7th avenue line) trains to 14th Street Station. Free Admission! February 1st marks the completion of the first year of King Gyanendra's direct rule in Nepal. To many, this day is seen as a black day since, in the name of the "war on terror," the King Gyanendra's government has resorted to curbing civil liberties and cracking down heavy-handedly on democratic forces in the country. The speakers will highlight some of the key aspects of the political and human rights situation in Nepal over the past year and discuss possible ways out of the morass. Questions and answers will follow the presentations from the speakers. Questions? Sanjay Parajuli: parajulis@hotmail.com, Ph. 917-602-2667 Anil J. Shahi: anil_shahi_et@hotmail.com, Ph. 917-670-1057