From the Streets to the State: How South Asia’s Youth Are Rewriting Politics
South Asia has been seeing a rise in youth populism, an anti-elite sentiment amongst Gen-Z, which generally stems from triggers such as corruption or misrepresentation. Though increasingly prevalent in recent years, young people have long been at the centre of political protests, from student activism during the Vietnam War to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Today, this continues through Gen Z-led movements determined to challenge governments and defy aging elites. In the age of social media, mass mobilisation has become easier than ever. … Continue readingFrom the Streets to the State: How South Asia’s Youth Are Rewriting Politics