The denomination “Arab Spring” is contested by some scholars and observers claiming that the term is problematic … See more

The world watched the events of the Arab Spring unfold, "gripped by the narrative of a young generation peacefully rising up against oppressive authoritarianism to secure a more democratic political system and a brigh… See more

Tunisia experienced a series of conflicts during the three years leading up to the Arab Spring, the most notable occurring in the mining area of Gafsa in 2008, where protests continued for many months. These protests inc… See more

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring in various countries, there was a wave of violence and instability commonly known as the Arab Winter or Islamist Winter. The Arab Winter was characterized by extensive c… See more

Very few analysts of the Arab societies foresaw a mass movement on such a scale that might threaten the existing order. In his 1993 sociological study of the Arab societies, culture and state, Barakat stated confidently … See more

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• The new Arab revolt: What happened, what it means, and what comes next. New York: Council on Foreign Relations. 2011. ISBN 978-0-87609-528-7.
• Al Mahameed, Muhammad; Belal, Ataur; Gebreiter, Florian; Lo… See more