The Arab uprisings and the return of repression

Josua, Maria; Edel, Mirjam

doi:10.1080/13629395.2021.1889298

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“…For the Arab uprisings, this advantage also holds promise. As seen in an analysis of repression during the 2011 revolts by Josua and Edel (2021), for example, different actors/variables (e.g., state regimes, extranational military forces, and digital media) operate on different analytical scales but still interact and influence each other. This complexity necessitates sensitivity to a plurality of analytical levels, characteristic of multilevel transnational research.…”

Section: Interpreting the Focimentioning

confidence: 99%

Mapping methodological nationalism in Middle Eastern studies: Toward a transnational understanding of the 2011 Arab uprisings?

Nabbe,

Vloeberghs,

Kruithof

2024

Digest Mid East Studies

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This article assesses the prevalence and implications of the research foci methodological nationalism, methodological globalism, and transnationalism in publications regarding the 2011 Arab uprisings. We propose a new typology that contrasts state‐centered methodological nationalism with the cosmopolitan lens of methodological globalism as two opposite ends of a spectrum. Transnationalism is conceptualized in between these two, due to its sensitivity to multiple localities and cross‐border variables. We compare the merits and limits of these three research foci through quantitative research and content analysis. Our systematic review of one decade of scholarship on the Arab uprisings suggests a consistent trend toward the dominance of methodologically nationalist research approaches in Middle Eastern studies. This is surprising because the multilocal nature of the Arab uprisings suggests that it can best be analyzed transnationally. This article, therefore, critically discusses the methodological nationalist bias to better understand and illustrate the trend. We conclude by highlighting some comparative advantages offered by transnational perspectives on actors and processes in the Arab uprisings and its aftermath.

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Section: Interpreting the Focimentioning

confidence: 99%

Mapping methodological nationalism in Middle Eastern studies: Toward a transnational understanding of the 2011 Arab uprisings?

Nabbe,

Vloeberghs,

Kruithof

2024

Digest Mid East Studies

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“…A major setback for youth movements, particularly those that succeeded in changing governments, has been the re-emergence of elites, and the fierce competition with other new actors for domination of the political space (Boubekeur 2016;Boukhars 2017;Josua & Edel 2021). In countries such as Sudan, Tunisia and Burkina Faso, the post-revolution transitional processes have marginalised youth and women, with mostly the re-emerged elites playing a defining role in shaping the approach to governance.…”

Section: Usurped Revolutions -Re-emergence Of Elites/ Military Regime...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Youth-Led Social Movements and Peacebuilding in Africa

Bangura¹

2022

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This book critically examines and analyses the active role played by youthled social movements in pushing for change and promoting peacebuilding in Africa, and their long-term impacts on society.Africa's history is characterised by youth movements. The continent's youth populations played pivotal roles in the campaign against colonialism and, ever since independence, Africa's youth have been at the centre of social mobilisation. Most recently, social media has contributed significantly to a further rise in youth-led social movements. However, the impact of youth voices is often marginalised by patriarchal and gerontocratic approaches to governance, denying them the place, voice, and recognition that they deserve. Drawing on empirical evidence from across the continent, this book analyses the drivers and long-term impacts of youth-led social movements on politics in African societies, especially in the area of peacebuilding. Additionally, the book draws attention to the innovative ways in which young people continue to seek to re-engineer social spaces and challenge contexts that deny them their voice, place, recognition, and identity. This book will be of interest to researchers across the fields of social movement studies, youth studies, peace and conflict studies, history, political sciences, social justice, and African studies.

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“…In conjunction with its political crisis, which manifests itself in an active protest movement (Geha, 2019), Lebanon has experienced a major economic down‐turn evidenced in substantial inflation rates, economic decline and loss of income and savings (Bisat et al, 2021). Finally, Egypt has dealt with its very own political crisis largely inspired by the heavy‐handed authoritarianism of President Sisi, which has effectively resulted in the repression of political participation demands in particular from parts of society critical of the Sisi regime, namely, Islamists associated with the Muslim Brotherhood and liberal pro‐democracy activists (Josua & Edel, 2021; Nugent, 2020).…”

Section: Empirical Context: the Social Contract After The Arab Uprisingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…With few exceptions—in particular in Tunisia and Turkey, where regimes have embarked on volatile political transition processes—democracy and meaningful participation in competitive elections have remained elusive for citizens across the Middle East and North Africa (Bayat, 2017; Brownlee et al, 2015; Josua & Edel, 2021). While characterized by authoritarian governance based on small ruling coalitions, MENA regimes have been unable—or unwilling—to eliminate all avenues of participation, leaving room for civil‐society activism, political opposition and a degree of openness ultimately designed to keep autocrats in power rather than allow for meaningful contestation (Albrecht, 2013; Singerman, 1995).…”

Section: Empirical Context: the Social Contract After The Arab Uprisingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The social contract in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia: What do the people want?

Loewe

Albrecht

2022

J of Intl Development

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This article investigates the demand side of social contracts. It asks what people expect from their governments. Drawing on original, nationally representative surveys in Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon, it explores popular preferences for the three possible government deliverables in social contracts: provision of social and economic services, protection from physical harm and political participation. Findings reveal that citizens expect governments to deliver all three ‘Ps’ (even if this costs a price), yet preferring provision over protection and participation if they have to prioritize. Findings do not show robust preferences among social groups identified by economic, gender, educational and communal differences.

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The Arab uprisings and the return of repression

Cited by 32 publications

References 55 publications

Mapping methodological nationalism in Middle Eastern studies: Toward a transnational understanding of the 2011 Arab uprisings?

Mapping methodological nationalism in Middle Eastern studies: Toward a transnational understanding of the 2011 Arab uprisings?

Youth-Led Social Movements and Peacebuilding in Africa

The social contract in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia: What do the people want?

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