From the Arab revolutions to the Occupy movements, there has been an upsurge in popular protests in the past couple of years. (eiu.com)
During the first months of popular protest in 2011, and as counter-revolutionary processes gained momentum later on, Tahrir Square acquired iconic status and became a field of contestation among different political groups and the state. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Polish opposition leaders said on Saturday they would maintain their blockade of parliament's main hall and called for popular protests against a government that has accused it of trying to seize power. (cnbc.com)