Nepal urgently needs visionary leadership that can deliver reforms strong enough to reshape broken systems, yet humane enough to ease the fears that always surface in critical times. Drawing from psychologist Fathali Moghaddam’s insights on dictatorship and democracy, we see that fear is not accidental—it emerges when people feel excluded, uncertain, or silenced.
Reform is fragile because:
- Power elites resist losing privilege.
- Ordinary people fear instability more than bad status quo.
- Past failures weaken trust in leaders and institutions.
A true visionary leader must therefore do more than set ambitious goals. They must create trust through transparent institutions, inclusion by engaging marginalized voices, and safety nets so reforms don’t deepen inequalities. Local governance, media freedom, citizenship rights, youth opportunities, and disaster resilience are urgent priorities for Nepal.
Fear will not disappear—but it can be channeled. Leadership that communicates openly, protects liberties, and delivers tangible results can transform fear into energy for building a stronger democracy.
Read more: https://sujenman.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/fathali-on-psychology-of-dictatorship-democracy/
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