APC3703
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 578593
Due Date: 4 April 2025
Introduction
The resignation of Algeria‘s long-time president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in 2019 marked a
significant political turning point in the country‘s modern history. Unlike the violent uprisings of
the Arab Spring in 2011, Algeria‘s Hirak movement was a peaceful yet powerful revolutionary
force that ultimately led to Bouteflika‘s removal. This movement emerged in response to deep-
seated socio-political and economic grievances that had been simmering for decades. As
Serres (2022) articulates, the concept of a ‗revolutionary situation‘ provides a useful analytical
framework to understand the dynamics of this transition. This essay critically evaluates the
‗revolutionary situation‘ that led to Bouteflika‘s peaceful ouster by examining the political,
economic, and social factors that contributed to the Hirak movement. It also explores the role
of state repression, the influence of historical memory, and the broader regional context in
shaping the uprising. By engaging with Serres‘ (2022) perspective, this paper highlights the
structural conditions that made this political transition possible and discusses whether the
movement can be classified as a true revolution.
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 578593
Due Date: 4 April 2025
Introduction
The resignation of Algeria‘s long-time president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in 2019 marked a
significant political turning point in the country‘s modern history. Unlike the violent uprisings of
the Arab Spring in 2011, Algeria‘s Hirak movement was a peaceful yet powerful revolutionary
force that ultimately led to Bouteflika‘s removal. This movement emerged in response to deep-
seated socio-political and economic grievances that had been simmering for decades. As
Serres (2022) articulates, the concept of a ‗revolutionary situation‘ provides a useful analytical
framework to understand the dynamics of this transition. This essay critically evaluates the
‗revolutionary situation‘ that led to Bouteflika‘s peaceful ouster by examining the political,
economic, and social factors that contributed to the Hirak movement. It also explores the role
of state repression, the influence of historical memory, and the broader regional context in
shaping the uprising. By engaging with Serres‘ (2022) perspective, this paper highlights the
structural conditions that made this political transition possible and discusses whether the
movement can be classified as a true revolution.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
