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2012, the age of the citizen

Posted by: Anna-Maria, 31. December 2011 - 10:45
Source: http://www.opendemocracy.net

The dramatic citizens' uprisings and protests across the world this year are signals of an emerging era that demands a renewal of democracy itself, says Vidar Helgesen.

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2012, Activism, Arab Awakening, Arab Spring, Civil society, Egypt, Europe, Government, International politics, Middle East, Protest, Tunisia, citizens, democracy, power politics
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