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Egypt’s other revolution erupts under the radar

A decade after Egyptians rose up against Hosni Mubarak, the counterrevolution appears victorious in the political domain. However, under the radar, a social revolution is in motion.

The demographic dimension: The role of population growth in the Arab uprisings

Decades of unprecedented population growth have played a significant role in Arab regime repression, the two main waves of revolutions that swept the region, and the fierce counterrevolutions that followed.

Tunisia: Freedom and the pursuit of unhappiness

With greater freedom has come greater unhappiness in Tunisia. Behind this apparent paradox is economic hardship and nostalgia for a past that never was.

Egypt’s other Tahrir: The invisible social revolution

Tahrir may have been pacified for now, but the revolution is still playing out in Egypt’s economic and social squares.

Watanili: The art of helping Syrian children rediscover childhood

Through art, film and education, Watanili is a grassroots initiatives which is working to give traumatised Syrian kids a dose of normal childhood.

The Brussels connection: Turning the tide on radicalisation

Belgium says it is working to combat radicalisation in Brussels. But is it doing enough to counter jihadist narratives and address exclusion?

From Gaza’s sinking boat to the Tahini Sea

Amer and Saleh from Gaza felt “condemned to failure”, so they decided to escape to Europe. Sadly, their aborted endeavour ended in narrowly averted death.

One year on: Gaza, life with hard labour

With rubble the only growth industry in Gaza, people are unable to pick up the pieces of their broken lives, face psychological ruin and dream of escape.