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Graffiti and Political Sarcasm as Tools for Political Participation in Egypt
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Graffiti and Political Sarcasm as Tools for Political Participation in Egypt

In Egypt, one of the forms used on social media to refer to political developments were sarcasm and satire. Following 2011, another form of activism appeared – graffiti - aimed to keep the spirit of the revolution awake.

28 December 2019
When Austerity Meets Activism: A Common Tale on the Opposite Shores of the Mediterranean
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When Austerity Meets Activism: A Common Tale on the Opposite Shores of the Mediterranean

Despite economic, social and political differences between Amman and Athens and different ideologies channeling the crowds’ sentiments, in both cases people took to the streets due to comparable economic grievances.

4 November 2019
Par-delà son passé, le futur de l’Algérie sera-t-il révolutionnaire ? Mémoire, vérité et justice comme enjeux de la société civile
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Par-delà son passé, le futur de l’Algérie sera-t-il révolutionnaire ? Mémoire, vérité et justice comme enjeux de la société civile

Bien que les acteurs de l´Hirak se présentent comme les successeurs des générations ayant résisté au régime autoritaire, ils assument une rupture nette vis-à-vis de la culture et de l’imaginaire politique algérien.

10 July 2019
EU-Islam Dialogue and Engagement. Five Challenges and Opportunities
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EU-Islam Dialogue and Engagement. Five Challenges and Opportunities

The issue of cultural and religious values has been brought into the political spotlight. Key political actors, including the EU, consider dialogue and engagement with religious institutions vital resources for achieving stability.

5 April 2019