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The Arab Spring abroad : diaspora activism against authoritarian regimes /

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has long fascinated Western observers, more often than not out of a sense of misguided curiosity. Owing to imperialism, Orientalism, and enduring stereotypes, commentary has revolved around a central query. Why is the region and its people so "backward&qu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moss, Dana M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2022].
Series:Cambridge studies in contentious politics.
Subjects:
Arab Spring, 2010-
Arabs > Foreign countries.
Arab countries > Politics and government > 21st century.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Diaspora activism and the dynamics of voice
  • Exit from authoritarianism
  • Silenced and split
  • Coming out and coming together
  • Voice for rebellion and relief
  • Voice for rebellion and relief
  • Converting resources to the cause
  • Gaining geopolitical support.