Dr. Asif Nawaz

Dr. Asif Nawaz Assistant Professor Hamdard Institute of International Studies (HIIS) Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi Email: draasifnawaz@gmail.com Mobile: +91-9013228794   The history of nations is not merely dusty records of bygone events; rather, it provides the intellectual and political foundation upon which their bright futures are constructed. The most important country of the West Asian region and in particular of the Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—formally established in 1932—carries a magnificent historical legacy spanning three centuries. In the long evolutionary journey and historical struggle of this Kingdom, certain days hold such pivotal importance that their echoes are heard throughout its entire history, shaping the country's identity. Interestingly, until the year 2022, only three official public holidays were observed in Saudi Arabia. Two of these were associated with religious festivals (Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha), while one holiday of a national natur...

  Gen Z–Led Uprising in Nepal: Ripple Effects in South Asia, and Why India's Robust Democracy Makes Uprisings Unlikely and Unnecessary Dr. Asif Nawaz Assistant Professor Hamdard Institute of International Studies Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 9013228794 | draasifnawaz@gmail.com   In the volatility of international relations, youth-led movements have emerged as decisive agents of political and social transformation, often signalling underlying systemic and deeper discontent within nations. These uprisings, characterized by their spontaneity, digital amplification, and demand for immediate accountability, challenge the traditional paradigms of state sovereignty and governance stability. Nepal’s Gen Z uprising in September 2025 serves as a clear example—what began as a response to a government-imposed social media ban rapidly escalated into nationwide unrest. Within days, protests intensified, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the destruction of key ...