This paper analyzes the structure of Egyptian society in different periods,and explains the reasons of the social changes experienced in 2011.It is believed that the Sadat-Mubarak administrations’political and econom...This paper analyzes the structure of Egyptian society in different periods,and explains the reasons of the social changes experienced in 2011.It is believed that the Sadat-Mubarak administrations’political and economic policies have led to distortions in the Egyptian social structure,and caused a‘fall’of the middle classes,that has destabilized Egyptian society.This paper will briefly consider the basic trajectory of the changes seen in Egypt and why the middle classes ultimately submitted to the Mubarak regime.This paper not only looks at the internal factors,but the external ones too-i.e.the difficult historical pretext and the huge international pressure on Arab countries like Egypt.展开更多
This paper looks at the new media, communication, and political environment in both Tunisia and Egypt during and after the revolution. The new environment provided activists, politicians, civil society, and youth amon...This paper looks at the new media, communication, and political environment in both Tunisia and Egypt during and after the revolution. The new environment provided activists, politicians, civil society, and youth among others, who want to express their opinions and share their views, with various channels and means of corranunication to be part of the political action and to participate in the decision-making process. Social media played an important role in mobilizing youth to rally and protest. This is to say that a new model of communication has emerged with this new environment. The receiver has become the sender and the producer of the message. The process of communication, therefore, has been changed from one to many to from many to many, and everybody became sender and receiver at the same time. The main research question this paper aims to answer is： Are social networks enough to change the political and economic scene in the Arab World？ And is there a relationship between the new communication environment and Arab spring？ The year 2011 has been in the Arab world the year of social networks and radical changes in the political scene where a score of dictators were ousted. New political communication networks and mechanisms took place, and for the first time in Arab political communication, public opinion was a major political player. Social networks helped tremendously the formation of new public sphere where the public finds its way in the media and communication processes. At their best, new media can mobilize crowds and masses to rally and protest. They can give a social perspective to movements. However, they can＇t make change and implement democracy. After the collapse of the regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, things are not getting any better. There is no democratic transition, and both countries are experiencing complex economic, social, and political problems.展开更多
US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States...US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States,all of which be it high or low point to a new departure point or turning point in US politics.First,the Election reflects major changes in the power pattern展开更多
This paper suggests some ways to relate the patterns of Chinese social and political change to those found in European history in order to better understand both. Since European historical experiences provide the mate...This paper suggests some ways to relate the patterns of Chinese social and political change to those found in European history in order to better understand both. Since European historical experiences provide the material for formulating Western social theories, a comparative historical analysis of China suggests the ways in which Chinese materials can inform and transform more globally conceived social theories.展开更多
The international system is at a historical moment of renewal.As the unipolar order declines,various forces are rising,among which China has already become an important force in constructing a new world order.Quiet bu...The international system is at a historical moment of renewal.As the unipolar order declines,various forces are rising,among which China has already become an important force in constructing a new world order.Quiet but revolutionary changes have occurred in China's diplomatic philosophy and practices as the country becomes more deeply ingrained into the international system.Under the background of great changes,the political situation in the Middle East has also quietly changed..With the weakening of the impact of external forces,many new energies in this region are coming to life.The future development of relations between European and United States powers,and their policy changes will bring a far-reaching impact on the political situation in the Middle East.China's diplomacy in the Middle East will become more active and aggressive.Meanwhile,China will concentrate more on the multi-lateral cooperation and its co-ordination with Europe and United States.展开更多
The UN Security Council held its first ever open debate on the impact of climate change on global security in mid-April, indicating the growing concern of the international community over the issue. However, Chen Ying...The UN Security Council held its first ever open debate on the impact of climate change on global security in mid-April, indicating the growing concern of the international community over the issue. However, Chen Ying, an associate researcher with the Center of Sustained Development under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, believes the UN Security Council is not an appropriate platform for such discussions.展开更多
文摘This paper analyzes the structure of Egyptian society in different periods,and explains the reasons of the social changes experienced in 2011.It is believed that the Sadat-Mubarak administrations’political and economic policies have led to distortions in the Egyptian social structure,and caused a‘fall’of the middle classes,that has destabilized Egyptian society.This paper will briefly consider the basic trajectory of the changes seen in Egypt and why the middle classes ultimately submitted to the Mubarak regime.This paper not only looks at the internal factors,but the external ones too-i.e.the difficult historical pretext and the huge international pressure on Arab countries like Egypt.
文摘This paper looks at the new media, communication, and political environment in both Tunisia and Egypt during and after the revolution. The new environment provided activists, politicians, civil society, and youth among others, who want to express their opinions and share their views, with various channels and means of corranunication to be part of the political action and to participate in the decision-making process. Social media played an important role in mobilizing youth to rally and protest. This is to say that a new model of communication has emerged with this new environment. The receiver has become the sender and the producer of the message. The process of communication, therefore, has been changed from one to many to from many to many, and everybody became sender and receiver at the same time. The main research question this paper aims to answer is： Are social networks enough to change the political and economic scene in the Arab World？ And is there a relationship between the new communication environment and Arab spring？ The year 2011 has been in the Arab world the year of social networks and radical changes in the political scene where a score of dictators were ousted. New political communication networks and mechanisms took place, and for the first time in Arab political communication, public opinion was a major political player. Social networks helped tremendously the formation of new public sphere where the public finds its way in the media and communication processes. At their best, new media can mobilize crowds and masses to rally and protest. They can give a social perspective to movements. However, they can＇t make change and implement democracy. After the collapse of the regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, things are not getting any better. There is no democratic transition, and both countries are experiencing complex economic, social, and political problems.
文摘US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States,all of which be it high or low point to a new departure point or turning point in US politics.First,the Election reflects major changes in the power pattern
文摘This paper suggests some ways to relate the patterns of Chinese social and political change to those found in European history in order to better understand both. Since European historical experiences provide the material for formulating Western social theories, a comparative historical analysis of China suggests the ways in which Chinese materials can inform and transform more globally conceived social theories.
文摘The international system is at a historical moment of renewal.As the unipolar order declines,various forces are rising,among which China has already become an important force in constructing a new world order.Quiet but revolutionary changes have occurred in China's diplomatic philosophy and practices as the country becomes more deeply ingrained into the international system.Under the background of great changes,the political situation in the Middle East has also quietly changed..With the weakening of the impact of external forces,many new energies in this region are coming to life.The future development of relations between European and United States powers,and their policy changes will bring a far-reaching impact on the political situation in the Middle East.China's diplomacy in the Middle East will become more active and aggressive.Meanwhile,China will concentrate more on the multi-lateral cooperation and its co-ordination with Europe and United States.
文摘The UN Security Council held its first ever open debate on the impact of climate change on global security in mid-April, indicating the growing concern of the international community over the issue. However, Chen Ying, an associate researcher with the Center of Sustained Development under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, believes the UN Security Council is not an appropriate platform for such discussions.
