Nepal, Sept. 20 -- The youth revolution in Nepal was a homegrown movement born from the frustrations of a sad and angry Nepali populace against the arrogance and corruption of an entrenched political regime.

There's a lot of speculation and misinformation about malafide actors infiltrating the youth revolution. Nepalis have a predisposition to believe in conspiracy theories; they are more willing to give agency to foreign actors than to Nepali people. Taking away agency from the Nepaliness of the youth movement is tantamount to disrespecting them and mistrusting your own future.

Now, as Nepal's youth-led revolution settles, it is time to ponder the future scenarios.

Nepal's political transition depends on its ability to strengthen inte...