Opinion | D for dopamine government
Summary
Nepal's new government exhibits a fast-paced, visible political style termed 'dopamine government,' focusing on quick, impactful decisions over deep institutional understanding, posing risks to sustainable governance.
Key Points
- Nepal's contemporary politics favors fast visibility and performance over deep understanding and institutional maturity.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party's entry disrupted traditional politics but struggles with grasping complex governance realities.
- The 'dopamine government' style prioritizes quick reactions and political capital over thorough policy and institutional reforms.
- This style risks evolving into soft authoritarianism if quick decisions bypass accountability and weaken democratic values.
