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Many young protest leaders recognize the necessity of balancing street activism with strategic political engagement. Some question the effectiveness of protests, fearing that without institutional change, their efforts may be in vain. Others, like Mongolian youth, debate whether to enter electoral politics or continue pressure campaigns.
What remains clear is that these protests symbolize a broader generational shift—a collective demand for transparency, fairness, and a stake in their nations’ futures. The protests reveal a generation that sees little hope in old elite-dominated politics but believes in their capacity to reshape their countries through activism, social media, and eventually, institutional change.