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“Before, revolutions used to have ideological names. They could be communist, they could be liberal, they could be fascist or Islamic. Now, the revolutions are called under the medium which is most used. You have Facebook revolutions, Twitter revolutions. The content doesn't matter anymore - the problem is the media.”

Quote by Ivan Krastev

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Ivan Krastev
Ivan Krastev

Ivan Krastev is a Bulgarian-born political scientist and author known for his research on global politics and geopolitical issues. His writings widely cover topics such as democracy, political change, and European security. more

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