Prashad, Vijay
Arab Spring, Libyan Winter
- ISBN 13:
- 9789380118079
- author:
- Prashad, Vijay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Leftword
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12 x 1.6 centimetres (0.26
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Arab Spring, Libyan Winter by Vijay Prashad is a timely analysis of the events that unfolded in Libya during the 2011 revolution. A wave of mass action swept across the Arab world, toppling authoritarian regimes from Tunisia to Bahrain, but Libya proved to be an exception. In contrast to other countries, social forces opposed to Muammar Qaddafi's regime were weak and unable to sustain the uprising on their own. Instead, external powers intervened, with France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and NATO playing key roles in shaping the outcome. This book explores the complex history of the Qaddafi regime, the role of international actors, and the devastating consequences that followed. Vijay Prashad is a renowned scholar and author who has written extensively on global politics and history. His work provides a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in modern history, making The Arab Spring, Libyan Winter a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the Middle East.
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