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Struggles for Political Change in the Arab World
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Struggles for Political Change in the Arab World

A discussion of how relevant political players in Arab countries among regimes, opposition movements, and external actors have adapted ten years after the onset of the Arab Spring.

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By Lisa Blaydes, Amr Hamzawy, Hesham Sallam
Published on Oct 11, 2022

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University of Michigan Press

University of Michigan Press

About the Authors

Lisa Blaydes

Amr Hamzawy

Director, Middle East Program

Amr Hamzawy is a senior fellow and the director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. His research and writings focus on Egypt’s and other middle powers’ involvement in regional security in the Middle East, particularly through collective diplomacy and multilateral conflict resolution

Hesham Sallam

Authors

Lisa Blaydes
Amr Hamzawy
Director, Middle East Program
Amr Hamzawy
Hesham Sallam
Middle EastNorth AfricaPolitical Reform

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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