Bangladesh is not alone; it has seen mass uprisings in South Asia that have led to regime changes in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives over the past few years. Although each of these countries is experiencing a unique domestic crisis, be it over corruption, unemployment, authoritarianism, or economic mismanagement, there is a pattern of common regional dynamics behind these uprisings.
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Fall 2025: Issue 43
Nepal’s Digital Uprising: Discord, Corruption, and the Future of South Asia
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