Bangladesh, Sept. 7 -- The shadow of jihad is lengthening over Nepal. Once known as a tranquil Himalayan kingdom with no history of sectarian strife, Nepal is increasingly becoming a target of Islamist infiltration. From Pakistans notorious spy agency, the ISI, to globally designated terrorist outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Al Qaeda, a dangerous convergence of Islamist networks is at work.

Under the guise of charity, education, and religious outreach, these forces are laying the groundwork for what they call an “Islamic Conquest” – a strategy designed to alter demographics, radicalize vulnerable communities, and eventually destabilize Nepal from within. The alarming pattern follows the same blueprint used in parts ...