Arab Spring: A Decade Later

A series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and revolutionary movements that spread across the Arab world in 2010-2012.

Movements advocating for greater political freedom, and representation in Arab countries.

Country where the Arab Spring began.

A country where the Arab Spring protests seemed to reach peak intensity.

A country where the democratic movement faced significant challenges, potentially hitting a roadblock.

Large groups of people demanding changes and freedoms in their countries.

The right to express one's thoughts and opinions freely.

Dictators or authoritarian rulers controlling their countries

Journalistic reporting driven by a sense of excitement and hope during a period of societal change (e.g., 2011 Arab Spring).

Journalism reflects the events of the moment, focusing on the happenings of the time and not necessarily presuming to see the future outcome

Examining past events in hindsight.

Real societal transformations and revolutions take several years to complete.

Journalists should reflect and retrieve information, learn from the past events and be mindful of their reporting during changing times.

Understanding the historical and revolutionary significance of events.

Expectations and dreams that didn't come true.

Potential future social movements or uprisings based on the unmet expectations and social dynamics of a generation.

The Arab Spring began in December of 2010.

A dictator cannot maintain power without people to carry out their orders.

Change initiated by the people is hard to suppress compared to a dictator's change.

Journalistic reporting that lacks a comprehensive understanding of the political context.

Debate on whether current media is unbiased in its portrayal of events.

Desire for a better future and more freedom of expression.

The Arab Spring had a significant and complex impact across various countries, resulting in different outcomes.

Journalists' reporting on the Arab Spring, and its relation to the political economy of uprisings.

The revolutions had the potential for a better future, but their results varied.

Governments are composed of people from the same nation.

People-driven change is harder to suppress than change imposed by a dictator.

Ordinary people can drive change and hope for a better future.

Media bias and manipulation influence reporting; it's important to be critical of media sources.

A Tunisian street vendor who set himself on fire in 2010, sparking the Arab Spring protests

A country that saw a pivotal role in the initial phase of the Arab Spring, though ended under a military coup.

A country in the Arab Spring where the revolt faced significant opposition and brutality from the Assad regime.

Digital platforms used by protesters to organize, exchange information and share experiences during the Arab Spring.

The act of preventing the media from reporting on events or information.

A news channel that played a significant role in bringing Arab Spring stories to the global audience

A type of government with absolute control, suppressing dissent and criticism.

News reporting done by ordinary citizens using their mobile devices.

Government control of media content, preventing journalists from reporting on specific events or topics.

Information or ideas that are spread to promote a particular political ideology or cause.

The impact on journalists' safety, freedom of work and the reporting of events in regions experiencing unrest.

Journalism that reports the truth without being influenced by governments or political interests.

Groups or individuals who disagree with the existing government's policies and actions.

An illegal seizure of power, typically by the military.