Dr Nayana Prakash

Nepal’s general election will test the political power of Gen Z Young people are playing a leading role in the election that they made happen. But they may struggle to translate protest fervour into concrete policy change.

Nepal’s elections are taking place today just six months after mass protests triggered by corruption, unemployment and wealth disparity led to the overthrow of K.P. Sharma Oli.

Read @nayanaprakash.bsky.social's analysis on Nepal's elections for Chatham House.

I wrote a commentary for Chatham House on the Internet shutdown in Iran, and how it is more than just a dangerous and disruptive moment, but a long term strategy of digital isolation.
Really interested in expanding and exploring this work more in 2026 — message if you’d like to discuss!

Research Fellow @nayanaprakash.bsky.social discusses the ‘Gen Z protests’ that have taken place across the Global South in 2025 ⤵️

The great Gen Z revolt - podcast Today in Focus talks to protesters in Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco – as well as Chatham House fellow Dr Nayana Prakash – about the gen Z movements toppling governments across the world

Really enjoyed being interviewed by @theguardian.com for @todayinfocus.bsky.social! You can catch my episode here on Gen Z protests all over the world. Featuring some great points by global protesters , in their own words:

www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...

Great to be on BBC Radio 4 this week talking global Gen Z protests —

Delighted to speak on @channel4news.bsky.social yesterday about social media, Nepal, and the ongoing protests -

At yesterday’s London Conference with @chathamhouse.org — the hottest day of the year but such a great event with so many brilliant attendees from all over the world. I love the people I work with and the events I get to go to. 🌞🌞🌞

ICYMI: Here’s my expert comment for @chathamhouse.org on why the X lawsuit against the Indian govt matters and why it’s so unusual. Regardless of the outcome, one to watch.
Give it a read! 📝🇮🇳

The Democrats don’t need a magic potion This week’s win in Wisconsin is a reminder that strategy and message matter most

Great piece from my friend Tom Brookes (formerly of @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ) on how there’s no magic potion or technological fix to win or lose elections -

outsideopinion.substack.com/p/the-democr...

It’s probably naive at this point to paint the Democratic Party as any kind of party of resistance, but…they are the opposition! Where are people meant to turn if the opposition party isn’t doing any vocal opposing?

The genuine question I have whenever I see Trump’s new manoeuvres (if they can be called that) — where is the Democratic Party, and what are they doing??

Audrey Tang @audreyt.org (in conversation with @ginasue.bsky.social) is genuinely one of the coolest, cleverest, most engaged and engaging speakers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Feel v lucky to have been in this room.

Two superstars in conversation @ginasue.bsky.social @safiyanoble.bsky.social 🌟

Two superstars in conversation @ginasue.bsky.social @safiyanoble.bsky.social 🌟

So great to kick off the day with our workshop on the Internet under attack- based on a @chathamhouse.org research paper. Here with my CH colleague Isabella Wilkinson and @mctd.bsky.social Signe Kossman. Such engaging discussion from participants!

Super punchy start to @mctd.bsky.social Technology and Democracy Conference by @ginasue.bsky.social, followed by @zizip.bsky.social. Can’t wait for the next two days here in beautiful Cambridge—

Genuinely the hardest part about writing a book is opening the document. And not because the rest of writing is easy, just because it’s so hard to convince myself to open the document

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Ooh! Thank you I’ll check that out!!

I’m currently writing a book about India and technology and stories and society, which is both personal and (I hope!) informative! Would love any offbeat or interesting reading recs anyone has on anything related to these topics— from novels to non fiction. I am (always) all ears 👂 📚

📄 Excited to share a new dataset preprint!
WikiReddit: Tracing Information and Attention Flows Between Online Platforms
A collaboration with @beeeeeers.bsky.social, Viviane Ito, Agustin Orozco, and @ftripodi.bsky.social at @citap.bsky.social .

Welcome Nayana to the team! Incredibly excited to have you with us.

ICYMI: I started work this week as a Research Fellow at @chathamhouse.bsky.social! It’s been such a stimulating and exciting week so far and I’m delighted to have already met so many great people. Say hi and come visit if you’re in the House or nearby!! 👩‍💻

I’m now being followed by loads of porn bots on this platform which means Bluesky is starting to melt 🫠🫠

So excited to be starting as Research Fellow at @chathamhouse.bsky.social later this month, working with the most amazing team on really exciting stuff! Genuinely cannot wait to get started. Most impatient I’ve ever been in January! 🎉🎉

Yeah this is the downside of the lawless place: you will spend a ton of money on a cold sandwich in the busiest and loudest environment ever

This period till just after New Year’s is another example of a lawless time. You can message anyone anything at any time (as long as it’s good vibes). You can eat and drink whenever. You can text your high school crush for the first time in a decade. go for it

Omg!! This is the first successful giveaway I have ever been part of. Proud of u 🥰

Station Eleven! Which is a beautiful twist on dystopia. I also then recommend reading The Glass Castle and The Sea of Tranquility, which are all connected in this universe