Public Fury Topples South Asian Leaders Amid Political Corruption and Economic Chaos

Across South Asia, a troubling pattern is emerging that should alarm American policymakers and citizens alike. Over the last four years, the people of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have risen in powerful protest movements that toppled ruling governments — not because of foreign interference or external pressure, but due to homegrown corruption, failed governance, and economic mismanagement by entrenched political elites. Are Corrupt Elites Undermining Regional Stability—and What Does That Mean for America? What began as localized grievances—arbitrary bans on social media in Nepal, economic collapse in Sri Lanka, and merit-based employment restrictions igniting student protests in Bangladesh—quickly escalated...