In Chinese, the word for crisis weiji is composed of two characters: wei means danger while ji means opportunity. Laurence Brahm uniquely synergizes his background as a former corporate lawyer, political and economic advisor, and columnist in a unique mediation technique.

Nepal Peace Process

A case study for managing the global peace process. Brahm advised then Nepalese Maoist rebel leader Prachanda to voluntarily lay down their weapons, advocating a new economic policy based on Nepalese specific conditions, and entered democratic elections – which they won – as a legitimate mainstream political party. Today Prachanda is the current, democratically elected Prime Mister of Nepal. Read the following articles to learn more.

  • On 'Prachanda's path' to People's Nepal

    Mar 25, 2007

    Part one of Brahm’s interview with the Maoist rebel leader Prachanda. Prachanda explains his economic vision for a new Nepal, and how the path to modernity and a new economic policy require Nepalese specific Socialist ideals. This road to a new Nepal and finding the economic middle ground is known as the ‘Prachanda Path.’

  • Maoists poised to take power – by free election or force

    Mar 26, 2007

    Part two of Brahm’s interview with the Maoist rebel leader Prachanda. The inescapable conclusion is that Prachanda is ready to take power either by popular election, or, if voting is derailed by royalists or external interference, by force. Either way, Prachanda is organized, resourceful and determined.

  • The Real Promise of Nepal’s Marxists

    Mar 28, 2007

    Part three of Brahm’s interview with the Maoist rebel leader Prachanda. Prachanda adopted the same ideology and organizational techniques that Mao Zedong used to gain power, yet his desire to seek multi-party democracy is a novel twist.

  • Red Dawn over Nepal

    Jan 31, 2008

    The monarchy has abdicated and a republic declared. Nepal’s Maoist party, led by Prachanda becomes a legitimate party in the new government, one in favor of peace and democracy.

  • The Himalayan Way or the Highway

    Aug 31, 2008

    Brahm writes: A new Himalayan Consensus is on the way. While some may view it as radical, others see it as a visionary new system based on the values of the Himalayan region. Countries like Nepal and Bhutan are capable of carving their own path. A stable political system in Nepal and a radical redefinition of wealth in Bhutan are portents of things to come.