International Relations

Product Description

From Libya in the east to the Gulf peninsula in the west, the 'Arab Spring' has shaken entrenched regimes. Decades-old dictatorships have fallen after mass protests. Whilst the final outcome is unclear, the historical importance of these events is beyond doubt.

Farhad Khosrokavar contextualizes the demands of the protesters. He looks beyond the Arab world to show how the movements are leaving a deep imprint on countries like Iran and how a new conception of democracy is emerging in the region, challenging traditional ideas.

Looking to the future, Khosrokavar discusses how the new movements may change the world.

About The Author

Farhad Khosrokhavar  is Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. His most recent book in English is The New Arab Revolutions that Shook the World (2012).