This is for # 33.
"Are there Muslim extremists in Nepal?"
Countries that have muslims are going to have "Muslim extremists"(normal muslims, just following the Quran -- killing, religious zealotry, and just plain nuts). That being aside, there are no jihadists operating on the national level. Southwestern Nepal has considerable Muslims and are suspected to have Kashmiri/Indian terrorist ties. Other than that, no Muslim extremists in Nepal.
"I think the communists would be more likely to ally with Muslim extremists than a traditional Buddhist monarchy would."
The commies aren't short-sighted. They know all too well that Muslims are not friends of communism. And Nepal is a Hindu monarchy(the royal family is Hindu), not Buddhist. Although there is considerable support for the monarch from the Buddhists than from the Hindus.
Young Buddhist monks hold portraits of King Gyanendra and Queen Komal while participating in a pro-monarchy peace rally in Katmandu
"I am proposing that we help the monarchy fight the communists. "
There used to be open American support for the monarchy. But that has changed. Americans(Sen. Patrick Lehy included) chant the "democracy" mantra, which in reality is communist-lite. In Nepal, "democracy" means Nepal Communist Party(United Marxist-Leninist) -- their media name is 'NCP(UML)' and the socialist Nepali Congress duking it out. Not much democracy, eh.
"Yes, Afghanistan should have been done better, and if there are elements on the side of the Nepalese government who might side with Muslim radicals, please let me know."
Interestingly, the king is now seeking Chinese and Pakistani help. India and USA have dumped him completely.
Protesters chant anti-king slogans as they march through a street in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Katmandu Thursday, as early results showed pro-government candidates sweeping local elections that were marred by rebel attacks, the shooting of protestors and low turnout. On left Nepal's communist party flag is seen. (AP Photo/Bikash Rauniar)
Protesters chant anti-king slogans as they march through a street in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. Thousands of protestors flooded the streets of Katmandu Thursday, as early results showed pro-government candidates sweeping local elections that were marred by rebel attacks, the shooting of protestors and low turnout. (AP Photo/Bikash Rauniar)
Activists of Nepal's agitating seven political parties shout slogans to protest against the Nepalese army opening fire on protesters in Dang, 500 kilometers (350 miles) southwest of Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006.
Pro-democracy activists of Nepal's seven political parties shout slogans against King Gyanendra, and urge people to boycott the municipal election during a torch rally in Patan, near Katmandu, Nepal, Friday Feb. 3, 2006. The communist rebels, who are fighting to replace Nepal's monarchy with a socialist state, have increased attacks since calling a halt to their cease-fire last month. The rebels have bombed the houses of several mayoral candidates in the past few days and launched a major attack in a western Nepal town, killing at least 20 security personnel and taking dozens of others hostage. (AP photo/ Binod Joshi)