The Duran Podcast Nepal's Government Collapsed What Happens Next?
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Sep 14, 2025 Nepal's recent government collapse sparked violence and civil unrest, raising questions about military control and external influences. The podcast dives into Nepal's pivotal role in regional geopolitics, particularly how the changes affect India, China, and the U.S. With historical context on U.S. interventions, it highlights the unexpected reactions of India and China and underscores the urgent need for collaboration between these powers to ensure regional stability.
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Host's On-The-Ground Summary Of Violence
- Alexander Christoforou describes violent scenes: military ruling, deaths, injuries, and burned homes.
- He frames the event as a Gen Z regime change and asks Mercouris for thoughts.
Coordinated Regime-Change, Not Spontaneous Uprising
- Alexander Mercouris argues the Nepal events were a coordinated regime-change exploiting domestic grievances.
- He says social media shutdowns accelerated the operation because organization was already in place.
Domestic Fragility Made Overthrow Likely
- Mercouris lists Nepal's deep structural problems: poverty, stagnant economy, corruption, and youth unemployment.
- He says those conditions made the government and entire political class broadly unpopular and vulnerable.