India's Neighbors in Turmoil: Gen-Z Protests, Wars, Disasters Rock 2025

• Nepal witnessed Gen-Z protests against corruption, leading to PM KP Sharma Oli's resignation and an interim government after a social media ban.
• Pakistan faced Imran Khan's arrest, Balochistan unrest, terror attacks, and a 4-day military conflict with India (Operation Sindoor) following the Pahalgam attack.
• Bangladesh saw the aftermath of the July uprising, Sheikh Hasina's death sentence for crimes against humanity, and the assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
• Sri Lanka was hit by Cyclone Ditwah, causing a major humanitarian crisis with 600 deaths, and Afghanistan suffered deadly earthquakes and border clashes with Pakistan.
• Myanmar continued under Junta rule with Aung San Suu Kyi's detention, while China dealt with US tariffs and increased assertiveness over Taiwan.

Why It Matters: 2025 brought unprecedented political, social, and natural disasters to India's neighboring nations.