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Episode 4: The Arab Spring: Pathways of Repression and Reform

Guest : Dr. Tarek Masoud

Several years after the Arab Spring began, democracy remains elusive in the Middle East. The Arab Spring that resides in the popular imagination is one in which a wave of mass mobilization swept the broader Middle East, toppled dictators, and cleared the way for democracy. The reality is that few Arab countries have experienced anything of the sort.  Dr. Tarek Masoud, Sultan of Oman Associate Professor of International Relations at Harvard University, explored why regime change took place in only four Arab countries and why democratic change has proved so elusive in the countries that made attempts.

 

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CCWA Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team

The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) bids farewell to Maria Crowder (née Garcia-Olalla), Program Officer for International Exchanges, as she moves on…

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Cleveland Leaders Participate in Professional Fellows Program in New Delhi

The Cleveland Council on World Affairs builds bridges across the globe. Last year, CCWA was able to provide an opportunity for two local change-makers to have a transformative exchange experience in India. CCWA was excited…

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CCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals 2025-2026

CCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals: YPAC and Pogue Fellowship Applications Now Open CCWA welcomes young professionals to join us in exploring world affairs and citizen diplomacy! We are excited to announce that CCWA’s Richard W….

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