Eitan Alimi

About the Author

Eitan Alimi is a distinguished scholar of political sociology and social movements, with a particular focus on the dynamics of contention in the Middle East. Holding a position at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Alimi has dedicated his career to dissecting the interplay between political structures, framing strategies, and grassroots activism in shaping historical upheavals. His seminal work, 'Israeli Politics and the First Palestinian Intifada: Political Opportunities, Framing Processes and Contentious Politics,' published as part of Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics, offers a nuanced analysis of how opportunity structures and narrative framing fueled the 1987 uprising, influencing both academic discourse and policy understandings. Alimi's research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical insights, illuminating the complexities of asymmetric conflicts and the role of collective action in transformative politics. Through his contributions, he continues to challenge conventional narratives and foster deeper comprehension of regional turmoil.