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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

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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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