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After the revolutions: The outlook for South Asia’s Gen Z-inspired governments

Chatham House | 2026-09-29 | asia

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The article posits that the emergence of Gen Z-inspired governments across South Asia represents a fundamental shift away from established political norms. This trend is evidenced by the youth's digital fluency and their demand for rapid, decentralized reforms focused on climate justice and social equity. For external powers, the implication is that traditional diplomatic engagement is insufficient; strategies must pivot to include digital diplomacy, supporting grassroots movements, and engaging with youth-led civil society to ensure stability and influence.

中文摘要

本文提出,南亞地區受Z世代啟發的政府興起,代表著一次偏離既定政治規範的根本性轉變。此趨勢的證據在於年輕世代的數位流暢性,以及他們對著重氣候正義和社會公平的快速、去中心化改革的強烈需求。對於外部大國而言,其暗示是傳統外交參與已不足夠;策略必須轉向包含數位外交、支持草根運動,以及與青年主導的公民社會互動,以確保穩定和影響力。

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