The riots in Nepal signal turbulence demanding utmost vigilance from the Asian giant and its Eurasian partners
The recent outbreak of violent protests in Nepal, which forced Prime Minister Sharma Oli to resign, has stirred debate over whether domestic grievances or external influences are behind the unrest. Oli, a long-time ally of Beijing, had just returned from a high-profile state visit to China when Kathmandu’s streets erupted. While the immediate anger was fueled by frustrations over corruption and unemployment, many now question whether the riots were also aimed at weakening China’s growing role in the Himalayan republic.
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