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Regionally, Nepal’s instability has outsized implications. Nestled between two superpowers—India and China—the country’s turmoil risks spilling over borders. India fears the unrest might cross its open border, potentially destabilizing its northern neighbor. China, meanwhile, is wary that chaos in Kathmandu could threaten its Belt and Road Initiative investments. For the United States and Western allies, Nepal’s unrest is a reminder of how regional instability can ripple beyond borders, especially in areas already strained by geopolitical rivalries. Ultimately, Nepal’s crisis offers a window into a broader, global trend: the challenge of managing youth-led dissent in a digital age rife with corruption and inequality.