Between 2011 and 2015, a significant wave of protests emerged worldwide, responding to political repression and social injustices. In various cities, such as Cairo, Madrid, and New York, large crowds gathered in iconic locations, expressing their dissent against oppressive regimes and policies. Vincent Bevins, an international reporter and author, notes that this era experienced greater mobilization than any previous decade, surpassing even the civil rights movements of the 1960s. His book, "If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution," delves into this collective outcry for change, capturing voices from over a dozen nations.
Bevins highlights that millions globally protested in the early 2010s, marking a period when discontent unified diverse populations against the political status quo, possibly creating a pivotal change.
According to Bevins, the protests of the 2010s exceeded previous records of civil unrest, surpassing even the significant movements of the 1960s in scale and impact.
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