the politics of protest

Wednesday 21st December

2012, democracy's challenge

Krzysztof Bobinski, 21 December 2011

The toppling and scarifying of tyrants has made this an inspiring year. But democracy has to go deeper in the next, says Krzysztof Bobinski.

Tuesday 20th December

Water in the Arab Spring

Andrew Wigley, 20 December 2011

Water scarcity in the Middle East & North Africa is at the root of the region’s uprisings. In the coming years, it will also be the source of further social unrest across the region.

Friday 28th October

Occupy Wall Street: where are the migrants?

Shilpa Kameswaran, 28 October 2011

The lack of demographic diversity amongst the protestors and uncertainty about their demands make Occupy Wall Street difficult to take seriously, argues Shilpa Kameswaran from a migrant's perspective

Monday 15th November

People power and the new global ferment

Stellan Vinthagen, 15 November 2010

People power does not lend itself to the geo-strategic interests of empires or warlords, since it is based on collective action and civic unity, as well as the refusal to comply with existing power-holders. Any movement that opts for civil resistance has to encompass and attempt to represent diverse social groups.

Friday 12th December

What is happening in Greece?

openDemocracy, 12 December 2008

A tradition of protest that goes back at least 35 years, if not 200; missed opportunites at reform; romanticisation of political violence; educated and frustrated youth. Nikos Konstandaras, Kostas Gemenis, Teo Kermeliotis and others.

Monday 10th December