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“...This introductory essay sets the stage for this special issue, which explores how online media has changed the Arabian Gulf region’s politics, economies, and...”

“...The online public sphere, and the ways in which its digital media platforms influence discourse, is a crucial but understudied area of research in the six Arab...”

“...Della Ratta describes how favored producers and directors used to discreetly gain presidential approval for satellite TV shows that would have previously been...”

“...Amal Kassir is a 23-year-old Syrian-American spoken word poet and artist. Kassir has performed in 10 countries and over 45 cities and has conducted workshops,...”