The Impact of Social Media in the Arab Spring

This lecture explores the role of social media in the Arab Spring, focusing on the use of platforms like Facebook and Twitter in mobilizing protests and challenging authoritarian regimes in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, and Syria. It delves into how internet activism influenced political uprisings, the power dynamics between states and online dissent, and the consequences faced by cyberactivists. The presentation also discusses the challenges faced by governments in controlling online information flow and the emergence of digital authoritarianism in the Middle East. The lecture concludes by examining the lasting impact of these movements on the region's political landscape.