Tag: Arab Spring
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Arab Spring and Syrian Refugee Crisis: Ten Theses for Discussion
Our goal is to formulate ten theses on what we believe constitutes the historical background of the Syrian refugee crisis within the context of the Arab Spring. One central argument … Keep reading »
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Lineages of Revolt – Capitalism in the Middle East
Jadaliyya (J): What made you write this book and what are its key themes? Adam Hanieh (AH): The book was written over the course of 2011 and 2012 and was … Keep reading »
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After the Arab Spring in Palestine
Contesting the Neoliberal Narrative of Palestinian National Liberation Over the past year, as Arab peoples in surrounding countries erupted in protest against dictators, security regimes, and failed social and economic policies, … Keep reading »
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The Arab Revolts Against Neoliberalism
Completely unexpected, 2011 has emerged as a year of revolt against neoliberalism and austerity, from Tahrir Square in Cairo to Plaça de Catalunya of the indignados to Zuccotti Park of … Keep reading »
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The Tunisian Revolution Did Not Come Out Of Nowhere
Interview with Sadri Khiari The Tunisian revolution has been the detonator of the wave of protests and uprisings which have spread across North Africa and the Middle East since January, 2011. … Keep reading »
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Using Libya to Abort the Arab Spring
We said on 18 January in our article “The Arab Spring of Democracy” that all Arab states share the same characteristics, and from this deduction that the same conditions will … Keep reading »
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Tunisia’s Ongoing Revolution
An eventful two months have passed since mass protests toppled former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali – largely out of the media spotlight once the revolution spread to … Keep reading »
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Libya and the Danger of Humanitarian Intervention
Events are rapidly unfolding in Libya and the surrounding region, and military intervention appears to be an increasing reality as the hours pass. One look at the principal Western nations … Keep reading »
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Tahrir Square: This is What Democracy Looks Like!
“The more late his decision to go away is, the more creative and more beautiful the revolution. So I want him to give us some more time to make a … Keep reading »
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The Egyptian Uprising and Workers’ Grievances
It is too early to give an explanation for the Egyptian revolt. Much still needs to be understood about the character and the driving forces behind this sustained mass mobilization, … Keep reading »
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Revolution in the Arab World…
Toronto — 13 February 2011. With Gilbert Achcar – Professor of Development Studies, University of London, author of The Clash of Barbarisms: The Making of the New World Disorder and … Watch video »
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Egypt’s Uprising: Not Just a Question of ‘Transition’
The events of the last weeks are one of those historical moments where the lessons of many decades can be telescoped into a few brief moments and seemingly minor occurrences … Keep reading »