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Dromen van een Arabische lente: een Nederlandse diplomate in het Midden-Oosten

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Dromen van een Arabische lente: een Nederlandse diplomate in het Midden-Oosten

Penned By Petra Stienen
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Editor's Note:
Een persoonlijk verslag van tien jaar mensenrechtendiplomatieMeer dan tien jaar heeft de diplomate Petra Stienen zich beziggehouden met mensenrechten in het Midden-Oosten. Tijdens haar werk op de ambassades in Caïro en Damascus ontdekt ze dat mensenrechtendiplomatie niet zo eenvoudig is als de Haagse politiek en het Nederlandse publiek denken. In haar ontmoetingen met mensenrechtenactivisten, journalisten en kunstenaars vraagt de auteur zich af of een westerse diplomaat wel iets kan betekenen voor mensenrechten in landen als Egypte en Syrië. In Dromen van een Arabische lente laat Petra Stienen zien hoe zij als diplomate in de 21e eeuw wil werken. Door de hoofdstad te verlaten en het land in te gaan, vriendschappen te sluiten en de tijd te nemen, bedrijft ze diplomatie op de vierkante meter, waarbij ontmoetingen met mensen centraal staan. Tijdens haar diplomatieke zoektocht ervaren we met Petra Stienen hoe Egyptenaren en Syriërs uit alle lagen van de bevolking hun dromen hebben over democratie, vrijheid, de rol van de islam en over een leven voorbij de cultuur van de angst.Tussen 1995 en 2004 was de arabiste en diplomate Petra Stienen werkzaam op achtereenvolgens de Nederlandse ambassades in Egypte en Syrie. In dit vlot geschreven boek doet zij verslag van die periode, onder meer gekenmerkt door opkomend moslimfundamentalisme en dreiging van een oorlog rond Irak. Niet zozeer de 'grote politiek' - ontmoetingen met politieke gezagsdragers, verslagen van ambassaderecepties - staat centraal, maar juist de contacten met de 'gewone' mensen: vrouwen en mensenrechtenactivisten, taxichauffeurs en journalisten. Het boek biedt een openhartige en verhelderende sfeertekening van het leven in de Arabische wereld: de vaak achtergestelde positie van de vrouw, maar ook de veranderingen ten goede; de dagelijkse strijd om een menswaardig bestaan onder onderdrukkende regimes; het streven naar meer vrijheden voor de bevolking (de 'Arabische lente'). Een fraai en noodzakelijk tegenwicht tegen de vaak generaliserende beeldvorming over 'de' moslims in de Arabische wereld. Met een lijst van geraadpleegde literatuur en websites.(bol.com)

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Length 348 Pages
Language Nl
Imprint Nieuw Amsterdam
Released February, 2011
Identifier (ISBN) 11845700
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Petra Stienen is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Petra Stienen enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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"An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time."
Gary Collins
Gary Collins June 28, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Lisa  Davis
Lisa Davis February 09, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Ashley Diaz
Ashley Diaz May 12, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
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