In Focus Podcast | Nepal on the Brink: Will the old guard step aside?

On 8 September 2025, the quaint Himalayan town Kathmandu saw violent scenes. The next day, offices of political parties, ministers’ homes and parliament itself were attacked. In this episode, Kathmandu-based Roman Gautam of Himal Southasian joins us to explain why anti-corruption protests toppled a Prime Minister and what it means for Nepal’s politics.