Leaderless but determined: Youth-driven protests erupt amid deep distrust in Nepal’s ruling class

Nepal’s Gen Z–led protests have thrown support behind former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, urging her to take the helm as interim leader after deadly unrest forced the prime minister’s resignation. Karki, 73, who made history in 2016 as Nepal’s first female chief justice, has emerged as the frontrunner to guide the crisis-hit nation. For analysis and deeper insight, Oliver Farry welcomes Krishna Hachhethu, Author and Professor of Political Science at Tribhuvan University.