Exploding social protests

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The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a deep social gap that divides citizens of modern nations. The existing social and economic inequalities, exacerbated by the consequences of COVID-19, have significantly increased the level of protest sentiments in societies around the world.

The mistakes and untimely actions of the authorities in deteriorating epidemiological situation have  escalated social tension. The rising demand for social justice forms a new spectrum of public sentiments, including in the political sphere. The “ideological pendulum” of the population is shifting towards discontent and skepticism.

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If socio-economic well-being continues to worsen in 2021, there is a big possibility of sharp increase in mass protests. The emergence of potential hotbeds of social tension threatens to spill over into large-scale socio-political upheavals. The discontent accumulated over the months of the pandemic can find a way out not only in the open demand for economic support from the state, but also in the “unfreezing” of old conflicts.

Questions for experts

How will the consequences of the pandemic affect the growth of protest and nationalist sentiments around the world? What can trigger the explosion of social protests? Are national governments capable of containing the threat of large-scale protests?

How strong can the protest wave be, and will we see the fall of governments in some countries?

What will be the consequences of a potential aggravation of the socio-political situation? Is it possible that public discontent caused by the consequences of the global pandemic will largely politicize?

Could the pandemic spark more protests in Middle Eastern hotspots? And could the Arab Spring break out again after 10 years?

Which countries in Eurasia may be most vulnerable to the explosive growth of protests?

Please describe the basic scenarios for the development of potential explosion of social protest in Eurasian countries (baseline, positive and negative).

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