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The Diffusion of Revolutionary Movements via the Internet: Egyptian Protests
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The Diffusion of Revolutionary
Movements via the Internet: Egyptian Protests
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THE IMPLODING COUNTRY OF THE
MONTH: TURKEY
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FACTORS BEHIND
JANUARY 25th PROTESTS OF EGYPT
Increasing corruption and economic exclusion
The alienation of the youth
Division among the Egyptian elites
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POLITICAL OPPORTUNITIES
Instability in elite alignment
Closure in the political system
Repression attempts by the regime
The Internet as a new political opportunity
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DISSEDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
VIA THE INTERNET
Organization and
mobilization of the protests
Raise awareness and anger
in order to mobilize people
Internationalization attempts
However,
“Social media use was not dominant during protests.” (Wilson and Dunn)
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ROAD TO SUCCESS FOR
EGYPTIANS
Solidarity