Popular Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East

Lead Research Organisation: London School of Economics and Political Science
Department Name: Government

Abstract

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Description Social Movements and Popular Mobilisation in the MENA 
Organisation London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London)
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution I founded and lead this international research network.
Collaborator Contribution The Middle East Centre and the Department of Government provide funding and administrative support for the network, the email listserv, the fortnightly digest, the seminar series, the paper series, the podcasts, and the twitter account.
Impact Four Papers. Abdelrahman, In Praise of Organization, 2015 Tripp, Battlefields of the Republic, 2015 Anderson, Will the Real Palestinian Peasantry Please Stand Up, 2015 Beinin, Political Economy and Social Movement Theory Perspectives, 2016
Start Year 2014
 
Description Keynote Speech at a Conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.)
Results and Impact shaped theme of conference; questions and discussion;

generated interest in PhD applications to LSE
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2014
 
Description Keynote speech at conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? Yes
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Keynote speech shaped the discussion and stimulated discussion in diplomatic circles in Denmark and Algeria

greater cooperation with the Danish Institute for International Studies
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2014