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Old Guard Opposition Parties Losing Support to Online Activists

Long established opposition movements are struggling to gain popular support in the face of new, “tech-savvy” activists in the Middle East, says a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Internet-aided movements pushing for reform in Egypt and Tunisia have … Continue reading

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Self-Immolation and the Politics of Desperation

The end of a regime often begins with a catalyst: something out of the ordinary, sufficiently memorable and poignant that can push the waters of public demand beyond the levy. In Tunisia, the catalyst was Mohamed Bouaziz, a young unemployed college … Continue reading

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