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I wonder where the military is in Nepal since it seems to be full blown anarchy and rioting. Parliament, Government Palace, Supreme Court, Hotels, Schools, Colleges, Loan Offices, and a bunch of other things has apparently been either destroyed or burnt to the ground. Hundreds of prisoners escaping from jail.

CMP said:

This is what happens when a government doesn't sufficiently build institutions for domestic security. They end up helpless in the face of foreign regime change operations.

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Why are people so eager to jump on the foreign-backed angle? The protests in Nepal were peaceful before police cracked down, killing 19. You're denying the agency of the Nepalese, who are obviously very mad at the rampant corruption and nepotism in the (former) government. The "spark," the banning of social media sites, was actually a symptom of the government trying to hide their corruption. Why would Western governments even care about Nepal? 4-5 days is not enough to get assets in place to stir chaos, if they were even any.

And that's why corruption is a rot that must be purged ASAP and not let it fester, lest you get this.

Shows how easy it is create a color revolution. All you need is one spark. That's why China is so sensitive about control. All you need is a little bit resentment and slight loose control.

GulfLander said:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1965430319957561705

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Shining Example of "Arabic softpower" @pmc

JimmyMcFoob said:

Why are people so eager to jump on the foreign-backed angle? The protests in Nepal were peaceful before police cracked down, killing 19. You're denying the agency of the Nepalese, who are obviously very mad at the rampant corruption and nepotism in the (former) government. The "spark," the banning of social media sites, was actually a symptom of the government trying to hide their corruption. Why would Western governments even care about Nepal? 4-5 days is not enough to get assets in place to stir chaos, if they were even any.

And that's why corruption is a rot that must be purged ASAP and not let it fester, lest you get this.

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Even if there is rampant corruption and rightful citizen anger, it still doesn't mean that there is no foreign involvement. Colour revolutions are notorious for hijacking genuine protests, provoking violence, and then push it towards a colour revolution. The Ukrainian Euro Maidan is a prime example. Yanukovich was corrupted. People were right to protest, but then the CIA hijacked the protests and turned it into a colour revolution.

You must not be so quick to dismiss this foreign-backed angle. There is no evidence saying that it is not a colour revolution either. Let's see who comes to power soon, that'll give us a clue as to what had truly happened. If it is a Western-educated, pro-West, anti-China, anti-India politician. That's our red flag.

GulfLander said:

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So where was the mighty Qatari Airforce with their Rafales, Eurofighters, and F-15EXs?

FriedButter said:

I wonder where the military is in Nepal since it seems to be full blown anarchy and rioting. Parliament, Government Palace, Supreme Court, Hotels, Schools, Colleges, Loan Offices, and a bunch of other things has apparently been either destroyed or burnt to the ground. Hundreds of prisoners escaping from jail.

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If the Nepalese military is to enter the fray as the peacemaker — if not ultimate guarantor of domestic stability and national security — it's prudent to let the flames of unrest burn for a bit to highlight to domestic audiences just how essential the Nepalese military is to the country.

Sardaukar20 said:

So where was the mighty Qatari Airforce with their Rafales, Eurofighters, and F-15EXs?

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On the ground, as the US, Israel, and governments of Qatar and other nations in the region would have likely agreed upon.

I hope no one believes that Israel conducted such a strike without the express knowledge and backing of the US, UK, and without pressure/control over Qatar to leave their airspace open to Israel?

Nepali protesters burned down the parliament.
They also burned down the HQ of the Communist Part of Nepal.


Yup. Something is happening in Nepal alright.

Blitzo said:

On the ground, as the US, Israel, and governments of Qatar and other nations in the region would have likely agreed upon.

I hope no one believes that Israel conducted such a strike without the express knowledge and backing of the US, UK, and without pressure/control over Qatar to leave their airspace open to Israel?

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Did you actually think I was serious with that question?

Everybody who knows geopolitics know who Qatar is. The state behind Al-Jazeera, a patron of the Muslim Brotherhood, a good "friend" of Iran and the Palestinians. We watch what they do, not what they say.