Identified as "Gen Z Protests," these youth uprisings have been sweeping the world in recent months, from Madagascar to Peru to the Philippines to Nepal to Indonesia.

What on earth is going on here?

As it turns out, I'm not the only one asking this question.

After noting this worldwide protest phenomenon in a recent edition of New World Next Week, I made reference to my 2019 article, "Your Guide to a World on Fire." Then, lo and behold, I received this comment from Corbett Report member angie.j:

James, is there an update to this 2019 post ("World on Fire") for 2025?

Thanks for asking, Angie! There wasn't such a follow-up when you posted that comment, but your wish is my command, so here we go!