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The crescent of uprisings

Ruth Hanau Santini Jan 28, 2020

The past few months have seen a dramatic surge of unrest across the Middle East and Africa, from Sudan to Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran. In some of these countries the uprising, with the help of the army, dislodged long-time dictators, as…

Il Libano che protesta contro tutte le sue élite

Francesca Borri Jan 28, 2020

Il primo a reagire, al nono giorno di proteste lo scorso ottobre, quando ormai oltre un milione di libanesi era in strada, il 25% della popolazione, è stato Hassan Nasrallah – il leader di Hezbollah. Trincerandosi dietro la più tradizionale…

What massive gatherings for Soleimani’s death can tell us about Iranian society

Giorgia Perletta Jan 28, 2020

Less than two months ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran shut down the internet for a few days to cover up the harsh repression of some recurring popular protests. Also less than two months ago, large gatherings on the streets were somehow…

Egitto: le proteste e il rischio del silenzio mediatico

Azzurra Meringolo Jan 28, 2020

Lo scorso settembre, proprio mentre Donald Trump incontrava a New York il suo “dittatore preferito” – così aveva definito poche settimane prima dell’incontro Abdel Fattah al-Sisi – in Egitto partiva un giro di vite innescato dalle inattese…

Women in Mali: Key influencers in turning the tide

Zoë Gorman Jan 28, 2020

As conflict ripples through northern and central Mali, new research reveals women could play monumental roles in steering the country towards war or peace. A study I undertook with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute…