ARAB NETWORKED PUBLIC SPHERE

"Mobilization for Change: the role of the networked public sphere in advancing civic participation and collective action in the Arab region" seeks to understand the complex relationship between the networked public sphere and collective action in the region, with case studies from Egypt and Tunisia... The networked public sphere has emerged as an influential medium for sharing news, disseminating information, and mediating collective action. Many have pointed to the impact of digital media on politics and public affairs, particularly in promoting and coordinating popular protests. Digitally mediated collective action continues to play a prominent role in the political landscape in Egypt and Tunisia. Nevertheless, rigorous assessments of the networked public sphere's impact, modalities, and relationship to collective action offline are still rare. Any future efforts aimed at better governance and political reform will benefit from an improved understanding of the networked public..

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