The Tunisian Revolution: Empire and the Power of The Multitude

摘要: The self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi ignited the revolution that would oust Tunisian dictator Ben Ali in 2011. momentum Tunisia spread ideas, tactics, and revolutionary chants across borders to various parts globe. speed intensity dominated attention unsuspecting global community. In order understand conditions under which this transpired, I use Michael Hardt Antonio Negri's theory Empire show how contemporary system functions. Through historical development concurrent rise emerges "the multitude," heterogeneous manifestation people," labor source foundation Empire. highlights emergence multitude." Moreover, exemplifies role multitude" challenge structure its exigencies. What from analysis is an understanding functions society, their impact, ultimately, means by can as a rectify injustices inequalities world.