Jacob steps away from his usual roster of experts to bring listeners a first-person account from Kathmandu. Law student and human rights scholar Prasansha Rimal reflects on Nepal’s fragile democracy, its youth-led protests, and the deeper frustration with corruption and stagnant politics. She describes how social media both sparked dissent and revealed inequality, while broader grievances fueled unrest. Jacob underscores the courage of her testimony, noting that her perspective adds invaluable, if subjective, insight into Nepal’s ongoing political transformation

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview

(03:21) - Introducing Prasansha Rimal

(06:04) - Nepal's Political Landscape and Youth Protests

(15:11) - Economic Challenges and Social Media's Role

(26:25) - Geopolitical Context: Nepal Between China and India

(42:01) - Future Hopes and Reflections

(45:29) - Final Thoughts

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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