The world changes not by chance, but by the will of those who refuse to accept the old order. On one hand, we see a declining European economy, distorting international trade and a disrupted world order under the Trump administration. On the other hand, we witness the Gen Z revolution in developing countries, a stark reminder of the path we are heading toward. Similarly, Gen Z is already reshaping political economic and governance systems globally. This digitally aware generation is no longer tolerant of corruption, nepotism, favoritism and inept leadership of their countries.

These uprisings in Gen Z are not merely protests; they signal the dawning of a transformational civilization. For this generation, it seems a wrecking ball is all that has to be brought down to smash the old entrenched towers of a nation in politics, economics, and society, in the miserable nostra of archaic hierarchies that have dominated for decades.

They are neither putting up with slow change nor obliviously agreeing on radical systemic upheaval: now, not later. The protest itself, the hashtag that goes trending and the streets to which they throng march is loudest proclamation to all: the old order is coming down under itself with the weight of corruption and incompetence. Gen Z just does not want to have a seat at the table; they build a table where merit, transparency, and justice are non-negotiable even. This is not about a passing fad: it will be the tide that changes fundamentally the rules of governance, transforms the economy along ethical lines, and sets the moral compass of the 21st century.

Within two days, the youth in Nepal toppled the government and forced the prime minister to resign. In Indonesia, it took ten days for policy reversals; in Bangladesh, thirty three days; and in Sri Lanka, 104 days to topple the inept and corrupt government.

Likewise, in Nepal, the censorship of social media ignited the youth to protest against the government. The government eventually unbanned the social media applications after the protests, but the young people wanted more, a new public-friendly government free of corruption. In Bangladesh, the quota system for government jobs ignited youth anger, while in Sri Lanka it was the economic crisis compounded by other political issues that exacerbated the wrath of young people to topple the Rajapaksa government.

In Indonesia, unrest began when a motorcycle taxi driver was struck by a police vehicle, inflaming public anger and nationwide demonstrations took place. As a result, the president fired ministers and changed policies according to demands of the masses; however yet to see the fully implementation of new formulated policies.

With the ascendance of Gen Z, fragile states will begin making the turn forward, a position they have held for long, where weak institutions, policy inconsistency, and elite capture have characterized governance. This generation’s structural demand for reform is likely to lead to well-trained civil services, modern legal frameworks, and transparent budget practices that root out corruption. It is now an avenue that technology offers for them quickly to push governments toward the practice of digital governance, thus reducing bureaucratic delay and improving efficiency and accessibility in service delivery.

They too champion education, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking for durable economies and long-haul stability. Most of all, though, Gen Z imagines the world of tomorrow in which leaders will be held accountable; politicization will devolve into an issue-centered discourse rather than a diversion of personality cults and populism.

Such a culture ensures performance, not privilege, becomes the parameter for measuring leadership.

Gen Z is a digitally native generation and social media is their political battleground. They are politically vocal and want merit-based jobs and politics free from nepotism and dynastic politics. These are the generation economically conscious, prioritizing ethical, sustainable and eco-friendly businesses, and they want an inclusive economic system where they can build entrepreneurial foundations.

The interconnected world has revolutionized the mindsets of our young generation. They want intersectional justice, rights of minorities, LGBTQ-friendly policies and a corruption free governance system. They use social media to call for collective mobilization and viral campaigns attracting people from every corner of the country.

Currently, we see that in just 72 hours, Gen Z came out in streets in several countries such as France, Germany, Turkiye and others to demand their rights and against the malpractice of governments.

One can see that these all protests are organic not led by political parties or cult personality but for the rights of common citizens. This shows that the new generation is no longer tolerant of corrupt leaders and their lavish lifestyles.

Unemployment is increasing globally, and issues like social media censorship, exclusive political systems, lack of economic opportunities and other issues are igniting anger among people.

Globally leaders of the respective countries are mostly above 60 and 70 years of age, meaning that still the world’s leadership is dominated by those who often ignore the needs and aspirations of the younger generation due to a generational gap.

Gen Z demands a political say in decision-making, participation in the economic sector and intersectional justice and rights for all communities not just those based on old stereotypes.

Sexism, racism, xenophobia and gender segregation are growing issues that require broad-minded and intellectual young people to govern the government and redesign governance systems.

The one on one revolution in these regions bear witness to the reality that there does not arise any kind of tolerance for corrupt and exclusive administrations in developing countries-they’ll simply be overthrown. Thus, the immortal Frantz Fanon justly said that each and every generation has his mission to discover out of relativity obscurity and fulfill or betray it. We have to understand that the moment youth is awakened, the pillars of tyranny tremble.