Abstract
This article provides a commentary on the special issue of “Digital Journalism” on “10 years after the Arab Uprising”. It highlights the role of social media in facilitating the Arab Spring Movements that erupted in 2010s. The commentary recognizes the evolving political dynamics of the Middle East and the rise of digital authoritarianism in the region. It portrays both the dark and bright sides of social media a decade later of Arab uprising, highlighting the way it is reshaping journalism practice, activism, public’s consciousness, engagement, and their usage of social media tools.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1257-1261 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Digital Journalism |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs |
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| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Free Keywords
- Post-Arab Spring
- digital journalism
- internet penetration
- online news consumption
- political activism
- social media
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
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