Nepal Searches for New Order After Gen Z Protests Toppled Government

Nepal finds itself in a paradoxical situation six months after tens of thousands of young people filled the streets of Kathmandu, with the old political order collapsing faster than a new one could replace it. The protests, which began as digitally organized resistance against corruption and political arrogance, escalated into violence and ultimately led to the government's downfall. According to an analysis by the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, the movement represented more than just routine political opposition, highlighting the challenge facing many countries where youth-led movements successfully dismantle existing systems but struggle to establish viable alternatives. The case illustrates the broader global phenomenon of Generation Z political activism achieving rapid results in toppling established governments while leaving power vacuums that prove difficult to fill constructively.