At a recent event, Michael Doran discussed the role new media has played in the Arab awakening, examining the impact the ability of opposition groups to quickly get information to followers has had on the uprisings, as well as the limitations of the available tools.
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Commentary
The Role of New Media in the Arab Awakening
November 18, 2011