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9 Jan 2013
Following Egypt's Constitutional Referendum: Polarization and Collapse
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
In the two rounds of voting in the referendum on Egypt's constitution turnout was extremely low with only 32 percent (of the 52 million Egyptians eligible to vote) casting ballots. More on «Following Egypt's Constitutional Referendum: Polarization and Collapse»
Jan 2013
The Role of Public Sentiment and Social Media in the Evolving China–Africa Relationship
Author: Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
Social media and accompanying elevated public role have complicated the decision-making process in China to the extent of potentially influencing its outward engagements. More on «The Role of Public Sentiment and Social Media in the Evolving China–Africa Relationship»

24 Oct 2012
The 100-Day Program and the "MorsiMeter"
Author: Orit Perlov, Udi Dekel
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief analyzes discourse on Egyptian social networks and their discussion of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi's announced 64-goal program 100-day program. More on «The 100-Day Program and the "MorsiMeter"»

Sep 2012
Furthering Democracy in Libya with Information Technology
Author: Chris Jones, Sharon Kennedy, Siobhan Kerr, Joseph Mitchell, Daniel Safayeni
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Social media played a central role in the 2011 uprisings that took place in the Arab world, facilitating the organization and coordination of popular resistance to dictatorial regimes in Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. More on «Furthering Democracy in Libya with Information Technology»

22 Aug 2012
Changes in the Balance of Power in Egypt
Author: Orit Perlov, Shlomo Brom
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The insight assesses the internal struggle in Egypt between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) following the terrorist attack in northern Sinai in August 2012. More on «Changes in the Balance of Power in Egypt»

Jun 2012
Like and Strike: Die Bedeutung der Neuen Medien im Arabischen Frühling
Author: Michel Penke
Publisher: Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH)
Diese Publikation summiert die Wechselwirkung digitaler Vernetzung und politischen Aufbegehrens in der arabischen Welt im Jahre 2011. More on «Like and Strike: Die Bedeutung der Neuen Medien im Arabischen Frühling»

May 2012
The Media and Freedom of Expression in the Arab World
Author: Jean-Paul Marthoz
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
Online media, global TV and social networks played a significant role in the Arab Spring and will be important factors in determining the direction of these “revolutions”. More on «The Media and Freedom of Expression in the Arab World»

15 Mar 2012
Encouraging Political Participation in Africa
Author: Arthur Chatora
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This report argues that social media have the potential to facilitate active citizen political engagement, required to bring about political change in Africa. More on «Encouraging Political Participation in Africa»

2012
New Media and Conflict After the Arab Spring
Author: Sean Aday, Henry Farrell, Marc Lynch, John Sides, Deen Freelon
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In this report, a team of scholars from George Washington University and American University analyze the role of social media in the Arab Spring protests of 2011–12. More on «New Media and Conflict After the Arab Spring»
2012
The Role of Social Media in Mobilizing Political Protest
Author: Anita Breuer
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper examines the use of social media to mobilize political protest, particularly in the case of Tunisia between December 2010 and January 2011. More on «The Role of Social Media in Mobilizing Political Protest»

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