Asia Geopolitics What’s Really Behind Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution?
Sep 20, 2025
Nepal's young generation is sparking protests fueled by social media shutdowns, rampant corruption, and high unemployment. The discussion dives into the political ramifications of this unrest and the potential responses from regional powers like India and China. As the youth take a stand, the podcast highlights the broader geopolitical stakes in South Asia, linking local issues to a larger narrative of change and influence.
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Rapid Youth-Led Escalation
- The September 8 clashes in Kathmandu were the spark that ignited a broader youth-led uprising across Nepal.
- Protesters reacted to a social media shutdown but tapped deeper grievances about corruption and nepotism.
A Possible Next Democratic Transition
- Nepal's unrest resembles past national turning points from 1990 and 2006 and may mark another systemic shift.
- Young people mobilized quickly over corruption, nepotism, and limited economic opportunity.
Social Media As Organizing And Lifeline
- Social platforms served as political organizing tools and windows into elite-people disparities.
- Shutting them inflamed protests and disrupted remittance communication for migrant families.