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posted on by Zoe Coutlakis
University of California, San Diego Tagged With: Corruption, democratic reform, elections, Lebanon, Middle East
The 2022 Lebanese general elections that took place on May 15th has signaled a shift in both public opinion and the balance of power within the National Assembly. Gaining only 58 seats out of 128, …
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posted on by Zoe Coutlakis
University of California, San Diego Tagged With: Democratic Erosion, Middle East, North Africa, populism, Tunisia
In response to corruption and economic struggle, the 2010-2011 Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia sparked unrest and a call for democracy and reform within the entire Arab region. While protests in many …
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