DAFF 25A39 - The Arab Spring & Beyond: Uprisings and Counter-Revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa

In December 2010, the self-immolation of a Tunisian fruit vendor sparked the “Arab Spring,” a mighty wave of protests that toppled dictators across the Middle East and North Africa. Spearheaded by young, tech-savvy activists demanding "Bread, freedom, and social justice," the uprisings sought economic opportunity, human rights and democratic reform. Fourteen years later, little is left of that hopeful agenda. New, even more ruthless leaders have emerged while autocrats cling to power, crushing dissent and erasing the memory of those revolutionary days. This course examines the counter-revolutionary trajectories that followed the Arab Spring. Through in-depth case studies of human rights violations, it explores how power was reshaped and hopes for freedom buried in MENA. Practical sessions will provide students with hands-on experience in researching and crafting human rights reports, while developing their editorial writing skills to present persuasive arguments and advocate for change.

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