Transitions Trends posts statements by the State Department that makes them look like they just don’t care. From the State Department:

I don’t have anything new to say about Nepal from what we’ve said previously, which is, obviously, that the actions of the King, in summarily dismissing the government and declaring a state of emergency and taking repressive measures such as banning media and jailing political opponents, is something that we view with the greatest concern.

This is what Transition Trends has to say about it:

“Greatest concern”? As India is seriously threatening to suspend military aid to Nepal, all the US does is have a deputy spokesman repeat “greatest concern”. How pathetic. If anyone tries talking about the “Bush Doctrine” to speak up for the oppressed and spread democracy around the world, just tell them to go to Kathmandu.

And I doubt Nepal has nuclear weapons, so that isn’t something we’d have to worry about. However, I think this signifies, in conjunction with the global freedom persuit, a change in fundamental U.S. policy from unilateralism to support for regional powers to quell totalitarianism. As they correctly note, India is beginning to take action on the King’s government. This is because India is a regional power on the verge of becoming a world power. With India on the scene, the United States doesn’t have to handle the conflict actively. The same can be seen with the current handling of Iran. The United States is working with the governments of the world on broad issues that are more easily agreeable and ready to be worked on, instead of focusing on minute details and disagreements.

As large, democratic nations grow, so too will their ability to influence neighboring countries toward democracy. India, at this point, is a good example.