Youth, Society, Media & Culture

¿Es Europa islamófoba?

Al relegar a amplias capas de la sociedad a la marginalidad económica e identitaria, Europa se equivoca; también cuando menosprecia la vitalidad democrática de sus vecinos musulmanes.

Las corrientes laicas, entre el poder y la oposición

La raíz de la revolución no está en el islamismo moderado, sino en el éxito del movimiento de oposición social e intelectual, laico, a pesar de las restricciones del gobierno.

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Award Ceremony of the Sea of Words literary competition

As part of the European Year of Citizens, the sixth edition of the competition focuses on the vision and expectations of young people about citizenship and its construction in the different countries of the Euro-Mediterranean area.

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Mediterranean Civil Associations at a Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities

The Mediterranean is experiencing a process of structural transformation, which is severely affecting its respective societies. The changes are the result of popular uprisings in the Arab world and of economic and financial crisis in the eurozone.

Soccer and Political Protests in MENA Countries

No study, analysis or history of modern society is complete without a focus on the nexus of sport, society, culture, politics and development.

False Promises? The Social Media and Arab Political Change

Before the Arab Spring, discussing Arab media consisted nearly exclusively of describing the exceptional success of Al Jazeera. Since then, however, things have changed.

Staging the North African Transition: Theatrical Productions since the Arab Spring

Although difficult, the period since the 2010 uprisings and the start of the Arab Spring has been fertile for North African culture.

Social inclusion in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring: from Politics to Policies

In 2011 we witnessed the beginning of a historic process of uprising in the Arab world. However important it is now to focus on economic stability, it is essential not to lose sight of medium and long-term social and economic challenges.

The Role of the Media in Arab Transitions: How “Cyberactivism” is Revolutionising the Political and Communication Landscapes

One of the significant ways through which new media aided political transformation in the Arab world was through the spread of citizen journalism.